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.
More in Type 2 Diabetes. If you've ever been to a Japanese restaurant, chances are you've snacked on edamame, firm little beans encased inside fuzzy green pods. But you don't need to be eating out (or to fork over five dollars a serving) to enjoy this protein-packed snack. Edamame is easily available in the freezer section of most grocery stores.