Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) frozen mukimame (shelled edamame)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil Water – Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium pot.
- Step 2: Add Mukimame – Carefully add the frozen mukimame to the boiling water.
- Step 3: Cook Briefly – Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp and bright green.
- Step 4: Drain & Season – Drain the mukimame thoroughly using a colander. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with sea salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Mukimame is incredibly versatile! Enjoy it as a standalone snack, add it to salads, stir-fries, rice bowls, or blend it into dips. Adjust salt to your preference.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish, Plant-Based
- Method: Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
- Diet: Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: <1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: <1 mg
Keywords: mukimame, edamame, plant-based protein, vegan snack, healthy side, quick recipe, gluten-free