This blog post on toddler recipes Australia introduces parents to the nutritional benefits of edamame, a highly nutritious vegetable, for their little ones. It offers advice on how to include it in their toddler’s meals, as well as creative toddler-friendly recipes that make use of the tiny beans. From edamame salads to savoury sides and snacks, the blog provides parents with all the ideas they need to include this healthy ingredient in their child’s diet.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: edamame, vegan, vegetarian, Asian
• Calories: 100
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 4g
• Fat: 6g
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 150 g of frozen edamame
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds
• black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the oil.
2. Meanwhile, mince the garlic or simply grate it with a grater.
3. Add the edamame to the heated oil.
4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Blend in the sesame seeds, freshly ground black pepper and more oil if desired.
7. Transfer Edamame to a plate, making sure to separate it into tiny pieces if necessary.

Recommended Sides

• Rice
• Carrots
• Noodles
• Steamed broccoli