Home Runs All Around!
On Sunday night, the Red Sox swept their arch rival Yankees in a three-game series at Fenway Park. The icing on the cake during that game: four back-to-back home runs. It was pretty amazing and a thrill for the players and fans alike. That home-run thrill is something we feel every time we create a new recipe and our kids say, “Mom, I love it.” Recently, we tested a new recipe, Mommy’s Edamames, on Janice’s 7-year old daughter, Leah. Not only did Leah agree to try a bite — you know how kids feel about green veggies –she now lists edamame (the Japanese word for soybeans) as one of her favorite foods.
Check out the recipe below and Click here to watch a sneak preview of our Mommy’s Edamames cooking segment on MealMakeoverTV.com. You’ll laugh when you see little Leah gobble it up.
Mommy’s Edamames
Makes 6 Servings
One 16-ounce bag frozen edamame (soybeans in pods)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Add frozen edamame. Bring the water back to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes depending how crisp you like your edamame.
Drain and return to saucepan. Toss with the olive oil and salt.
Tip: The actual pods are not edible. It’s the beans inside that you want to eat. Just pop them out into your mouth and enjoy.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 120 calories, 5g total fat (0g saturated), 125mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 8g protein, 10% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 10% iron
Moms,
That was great. I can’ t wait to try this on my twins! I am ready for the next video! Thanks!
I have had a bag of frozen edamames in my freezer for several months because I really wasn’t sure how to cook them or eat them- so thank you!!
P.S. You just might think about getting an agent for Leah- she’s a star!!
Moms, do you have any other quick favorite snack ideas? I love this one and would like more.
Sure, we have plenty of great snack ideas. Two of our favorites are homemade Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars (can you tell we love chocolate?) made with good-for-you ingredients including whole wheat flour, flaxseed (or wheat germ), pecans, canned pumpkin, omega-3 eggs, canola oil, and bananas. You can find the recipes on our website under the Recipes & Tips section. As for grab-and-go choices, try low fat cheese sticks, squeeze yogurts, fresh fruit, sweet potato chips, fruit smoothies (check out our latest post with our new recipe for Tropical Strawberry Smoothies), whole wheat cinnamon swirl bread toasted and topped with peanut butter, and leftovers from last night’s dinner!
Happy Snacking!
I just thought I’d drop you a note about Mommy’s Edamame. My son carefully picks out anything remotely resembling a vegetable from most meals (he’s 3 1/2). Anyway, I made the Mommy’s Edamame, and he ate a ton. After the meal he said, “Mommy, can you buy some more edamame at the store and make it again for me? Will you?” You can guess the answer. I think the kids just dig getting the beans out of the shell. Anyway, thanks for the tip.