Edamame Beans and Tomatoes on Toast

A twist from the usual beans on toast and this quick and easy lunch is packed full of protein.

Vegan | Easy | Prep time 10 minutes | cooking time 10 minutes | serves 2

Ingredients:

2 slices of toasted sourdough bread

Extra virgin olive oil

Frozen shelled edamame

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 lemon, juiced

1pinch coarse Himalayan salt

1 pinch of chili flakes (optional)

splash extra virgin olive oil (optional)

A handful of cherry tomatoes, quartered

Method

1. In a small frying pan, heat the edamame beans in olive oil for a couple of minutes, then add the crushed garlic and stir fry for around another minute.

2. Reduce the heat and add the lemon juice with a pinch of salt.

3. Toast the bread lightly

4. Add to a plate, then top with the beans and chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with chilli flakes. Enjoy :-)

Frozen edamame beans are so useful to keep in stock for adding them to stir-fries, salads, and meals like this one. I even like having a small bowl of them for a snack.

A cup (155 grams) of cooked edamame provides around 18.5 grams of protein.