Frozen edamame are now available shelled and ready to boil up and toss into salads, soups and stir-fries. They are an excellent way to add protein, calcium, and vitamins to your diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (about 4 oz)
  • 4 cups (about 4 oz) baby spinach leaves, washed
  • 2 Tbsp Citrus Dressing or other favorite dressing
  • ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat. Add edamame and cook 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Pat dry.
  2. In medium serving bowl, toss spinach with edamame and dressing. Sprinkle each serving with grated cheese.

Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 240 calories
  • Protein: ½-plus serving
  • Vitamin C: ½-plus serving
  • Calcium: 1-plus servings
  • Green/yellow vegetable: 1 serving
  • Fat: ½ serving