A flavorful and satisfying snack or appetizer
Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or chives)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, and fresh herbs to make the garlic herb butter.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the garlic herb butter until well coated.
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the edamame.
Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 190 calories, 15.2 grams of fat, 8.6 grams of protein, and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 34% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 17% of the DV of protein, and 2% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is a flavorful and satisfying snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the rich and creamy flavor of garlic herb butter and parmesan cheese. The garlic herb butter adds a savory and aromatic flavor, while the parmesan cheese adds a sharp and salty taste. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the butter and parmesan cheese.