Perhaps the most important consequence of the Colombian Exchange was the forced migration and enslavement of millions of people. While the Spanish conquered Mexico and Peru, the Portuguese subjugated Brazil and, as a result, led the way in trafficking enslaved people to the Americas.
A microwave can also be used to thaw and cook frozen edamame. If your edamame is fresh, you'll need to boil them for about 5-6 minutes. See also: Nutritional information for edamame, from CalorieCount. To eat edamame which is still in the pod, bring the pod to your lips, then squeeze or bite the beans into your mouth.
If you are using shelled edamame, you can add it as you would other beans: to top a salad, to boost the protein content of a whole grain side dish or use it in a recipe where edamame is a key ingredient, such as this low carb garlicky olive, walnut, and edamame mix.