Is edamame a complete protein?

Yes, edamame contains all essential amino acids.

How do I cook edamame?

Boil or steam edamame pods for 3-5 minutes until tender.

No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

Vegetables

Nutritious steamed edamame packed with protein and fiber.

Per 100 g

121 kcal

1 cup

187 kcal

(155 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
11 g / 100g	9 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

9/10

Great for snacking, low in calories and high in protein, great for weight loss.

Is edamame a complete protein?: Yes, edamame contains all essential amino acids.
How do I cook edamame?: Boil or steam edamame pods for 3-5 minutes until tender.
Can I eat edamame with the pods?: No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

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