You know we love searching for new and nutritious snacks, something that won't bore your taste buds and will also provide plenty of health benefits. This time we've stumbled upon a very unique and healthy snack: roasted edamame.
Do you know what it's about? If it sounds like Chinese to you, that's precisely because that's its origin.
Roasted edamame: why a healthy snack?
Edamame is a Japanese name that literally means "bean pod." It refers to the culinary preparation made from immature soybeans. For many years, it was a labor-intensive dish typical of Asian cuisine, but today it arrives in Europe ready to eat and enjoy. A snack for those who like to eat healthily.
Roasted edamame snacks are a mix of white, green, and black soybeans that, when roasted and salted, are so irresistible. Soybean oil is used in their preparation, making them an ideal snack for vegans and vegetarians.
Edamame offers excellent nutritional value; 100 grams of this snack contains 39% plant-based protein . It also has a high fiber content of 18.6 grams. And its energy content makes it ideal for a mid-morning or afternoon snack when you still need energy to finish the day.
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