Edamame Appetizer Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 Serving Size: cup Ingredients - 1 pound fresh edamame, in the pod - salt, preferably kosher or sea salt    Edamame is a delightful "little bite," easy to prepare and fun to eat. The href="http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t--35551/edamame.asp">edamame (edible soybean) is high in protein and has a nutty flavor. There are many other edamame recipes you can enjoy, which include side dishes, href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--3309/edamame-salad.asp">salads, and snacks.   Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and continue boiling until beans are	1

	crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. To prevent overcooking, start checking for doneness approximately 7 minutes after cooking. (To check, remove one carefully, dip in cold water to cool, and taste.) When done, run cold water over, or put in ice water, to stop cooking. Drain well; pat excess moisture off, and sprinkle with salt to taste. (Start with 1/2 teaspoon.) To eat, hold pod by stem end, and slide the individual beans out with your teeth. Discard pod.	2