Edamame

Is edamame a starch, protein, or veggie? I've been thinking about it as a protein, but maybe I'm wrong? REcently, I've been getting into it for a snack....a 1/2 C. steamed in the pods with a sprinkle of salt is really yummy.

Well, they are soybeans so they're technically a starch, but so high in protein and fiber that they're pretty ideal for post-ops. I love to roast and salt them for a crunchy snack.

If you take thyroid meds, don't eat edamame for a few hours.

 

 

Dippy question here... but can you eat the pod too??

I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I specified in the pods in my post because a 1/2 C. out of the pod would be a different measurement (a lot more actual edamame) than measured in the pod.

Ah, to be a recent post op once again.  I can scarf down a whole bag of edemame's.. lol.

 

I love Edammame!  There's a low carb store on line that I can get them dry roasted - I usually have a little tuperware container of them in my purse for spontaneous snacks or to munch on in the movies.  

 

Don't eat the pods! Its not like pea pods... im not sure what would happen if you eat it but the ones I buy say on the package not to eat them.