Prep Time: 5 minutes (pre-roasted) or 35 minutes (homemade)
Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: ~190
Ingredients:
• ½ cup roasted edamame or dry-roasted chickpeas
• Optional: 1 tsp olive oil, pinch of sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or chili flakes
Directions:
• If roasting at home, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Pat dry thawed edamame or canned chickpeas.
• Toss with oil and seasonings if desired.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, shaking pan halfway through.
• Let cool completely before eating or storing.
Symptom Support:
• Supports hormone balance and hot flash reduction with phytoestrogens from edamame
• Eases fatigue and energy dips with plant-based protein and complex carbs
• Helps manage mood swings with magnesium and B vitamins
Functional Benefits:
• High in fiber for gut health and blood sugar stability
• Protein-rich and satiating
• Rich in iron, folate, and magnesium
• Naturally anti-inflammatory
• Shelf-stable and easy to travel with
Ingredient Swaps:
• Use chickpeas instead of edamame (or vice versa)
• Swap olive oil for avocado oil or ghee for a different flavor and fat profile
• Flavor with curry powder, za’atar, or nutritional yeast for added variety and micronutrients
