edamame

Protein, fiber and a wealth of plants – these attributes make this bowl a powerhouse meal.

Kimchi, a source of healthful bacteria, adds a spicy kick to this fried quinoa.

Grilling the cabbage imparts an unbeatable smokiness to this slaw. Here, the napa is topped with a spicy dressing using gut-friendly kimchi.

Craving guac but don't have any ripe avocados on hand? This recipe calls for edamame in place of avocados. Blistered shishito peppers add a deep smoky flavor.

Healthy protein infused with Japanese-inspired flavors? Now that's a delicious and filling lunch or dinner.

Get ready for the biggest revelation in dorm-room cooking: kettle eggs! Yes, you can actually make hard-boiled eggs in an electric kettle. (Fun fact: Our senior graphic designer, Alaina Greenberg, makes them almost daily in our office!) If you don’t have a kettle, you can also buy packaged pre-boiled eggs for this recipe.

These lightly seasoned and baked chickpeas and edamame make a great snack or can add crunch to any salad.

When afternoon cravings hit, reach for these protein-packed nutrient heavyweights.

Edamame is a powerhouse of nutrition packed with protein, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin K and many more nutrients! This is great for light lunch or a side dish.

A steady combination of protein, 
fiber and healthy fats is the key to 
balanced energy – and this tasty recipe fits the bill with chicken, crunchy sliced cabbage, celery and carrots and a slightly spicy peanut dressing.

This easy and delicious dish features the nutrient powerhouse edamame, which packs a good dose of vitamin K, folate and manganese, in addition to iron, magnesium, protein and copper.

We’ve swapped out chickpeas for edamame in this twist on typical falafel. Served with a homemade sweet and sour papaya chutney and creamy yogurt, this is a full meal in a wrap. For a kick of heat, try a quick spicy tahini sauce instead of yogurt – simply whiz up tahini paste, water, lemon zest and juice, and a red chile in a food processor and you’ve got another element to add to these wraps!

Soba noodles tossed in a light ginger soy mixture are layered on a bed of crisp romaine for the ultimate mingling of flavors and textures.

This hearty stew is full of fiber, thanks to a healthy serving of autumn veggies and barley.

Crunchy radish, carrots, cabbage and bell pepper are combined with black rice and edamame for a vibrant and satisfying lunchtime salad. The best part is that you can pack it into a glass jar up to 5 days in advance – since the dressing only touches the heartiest vegetables, there is no risk of having a soggy salad!

This side is about as simple as they come, though it's not without healthy vitamins and minerals, thanks to the addition of nutrient-rich edamame and corn.