Edamame With Sea Salt and Sesame
Warm, tender steamed edamame pods tossed lightly with coarse sea salt and toasted sesame seeds. A simple, savory snack that delivers plant-based protein and fiber in under ten minutes.
Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup…
Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup (240ml) of water and bring it to a gentle boil over high heat.
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Add 0.66 cup (100g) of frozen edamame pods to the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and bright green.
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Drain the edamame thoroughly using a colander…
Drain the edamame thoroughly using a colander or mesh strainer.
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Transfer the drained pods to a small…
Transfer the drained pods to a small serving bowl, sprinkle with 0.25 tsp (1.5g) of coarse sea salt and 0.5 tsp (1.5g) of toasted sesame seeds, and toss lightly to coat before serving.
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