EDAMAME, UNSALTED, DRY ROASTED

Yupik’s roasted edamame make a convenient snack option and an original add on to your meals. Traditionally consumed in Asia, edamame beans are rapidly gaining popularity all over the world. Considering their exquisite taste and numerous health benefits, that comes as no surprise. Crunchy in texture, delicately sweet in flavor and shiny in color, they can easily lighten up any recipe - if you can manage to munch on them wisely. That is their only downside: they may put a strain on your self-control. Chances are you will end up finishing the entire bag by yourself before your guests arrive! As they say, one bite leads to another!

INSIDE SCOOP: A package of health benefits!

-Source of proteins: they contain all essential amino acids

-Contain fiber, and antioxidants

-No added salt

-Dry roasted, no oil added during the roasting process

CULINARY TWIST: More than a snack!

Yupik’s roasted edamame have great potential in the kitchen. Combine them with nuts and dried fruits for a healthy appetizer that will be ready in no time! Or else, top them over your lunchbox salads and bring new excitement to your plate! If you like mixing things up, try to combine Yupik’s edamame with quinoa and corn! It tastes divinely, you just need to follow our revisited version of this recipe (Ready in less than 20 minutes) For 1 serving, boil a quarter cup of corn until tender. Mix it with 1 quarter cup edamame beans, half cup cooked quinoa, 1 green onion chopped in small pieces. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk 1 red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste and cayenne until well combined. Drizzle over your salad, toss to coat, and get ready to touch the sky at your first bite. This salad is a must-try!

ABOUT EDAMAME: Did you know?

Edamame are whole soy beans harvested before being fully mature. While mature edamame beans are beige or light brown in color, Yupik’s roasted edamame beans are green and preserve their bright, natural hue even after being roasted. The roasting process helps enhance the beans’ natural flavor without altering their nutritional richness.

HOW TO STORE: Preserve freshness!

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 12 months.