"Edamame" (ee-duh-MAH-may) is the Japanese term for whole soybeans.They're super-easy to make and provide lots of protein. You can storeleftovers in your refrigerator and toss them into salads or stir-fries.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen shelled edamame
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. In medium bowl, combine edamame and oil; toss to coat.  Spread in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  2. Roast about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are lightly browned. Transfer to serving bowl; toss with salt. Refrigerate leftovers.

Makes 1½ cups.

Make ahead: Prepare edamame 2 days ahead. Refrigerate, tightly covered.

Nutritional Information

  • ½-cup serving = 80 calories
  • Protein: ½ serving
  • Vitamin C: ½ serving
  • Fat: some