Breastfeeding Friendly Edamame with Sea Salt
Edamame is one of those snacks that feels almost too simple to be this satisfying — and that's exactly what makes it such a brilliant choice when you're nursing and constantly hungry. Boiling the pods until they're bright green and just tender locks in that fresh, slightly sweet flavor that makes them impossible to stop eating. A generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt is all it takes to turn a bag of frozen edamame into something that genuinely feels like a treat. Soybeans are a solid plant-based source of protein, which is a real bonus when your body is working overtime to produce milk and you need fuel that actually keeps you going. The ingredient list couldn't be more straightforward — just edamame and salt — so there's no second-guessing what you're putting into your body. It comes together in under ten minutes, which matters enormously when nap windows are short and hunger hits fast. Pop the beans straight from the pod into your mouth and enjoy every last one.
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4 servings
- 4 cups frozen edamame in pods
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the frozen edamame pods and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the pods are bright green and the beans inside feel tender when you press a pod between your fingers.
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