snack

Steamed Edamame Pods

PregnancyJapanese-inspiredEasyServes 27 min

Warm edamame pods lightly tossed with a pinch of sea salt.

This simple, warm snack gives the mother and baby a great boost of plant-based protein, iron, and fiber. During the third trimester, smaller, frequent, fiber-rich meals like this help ease digestion and manage heartburn. The iron in edamame helps stockpile the baby's reserves for after birth while building the mother's energy for labor and nursing.

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One serving≈100 kcal · 10 g protein

Calories100 kcal

Protein10 g

Carbs8.4 g · 1.9g sugar

Fat4.4 g · 0.5g sat

Fiber4.4 g

Sodium587 mg

Folate266 mcg DFE

Iron1.9 mg

Calcium55 mg

Choline48 mg

Iodine68 mcg

Zinc1.2 mg

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Ingredients

2 cups frozen edamame pods
½ tsp coarse or sea salt
¼ cup water

Method

1Place the frozen edamame pods and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
2Cover loosely with a microwave-safe lid or a damp paper towel.
3Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, until the edamame is bright green and heated through.
4Drain any remaining water from the bowl.
5Toss the hot pods with coarse sea salt. Serve warm or at room temperature (eat the beans, discard the pods).

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