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Support Muscle Maintenance — Discover Advanced Amino FormulaA 17-gram protein snack with the ceremony of a pub appetizer and none of the salt. Edamame — young soybeans — are a complete plant protein, and lemon with smoked paprika gives the pods serious flavor without touching the salt shaker.
Ingredient Metrics (Serves 1)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Frozen edamame in pods | 1½ cups (180 g) |
| Lemon (juice) | ½ lemon |
| Olive oil | 1 tsp (5 ml) |
| Smoked paprika | ¼ tsp (1 g) |
| Black pepper | ⅛ tsp (0.5 g) |
Kitchen Preparation Science
- Steam or microwave the edamame according to the package directions until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the hot pods with the lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Serve warm, popping the beans straight from the pods.
Kitchen science: Tossing the pods while still hot opens their pores to the seasoning — the same reason bar snacks get seasoned straight out of the fryer — and the lemon’s acidity carries the flavor so no added sodium is needed.
Allergens: Contains soy.
Swerve/Alternative Option: Swap the edamame for 1 cup (150 g) of steamed green peas with the same seasoning, or use shelled edamame and toss with the dressing as a spoonable snack.