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Edamame

Edamame (pronounced ed-a-mom-ay) are blanched soybeans in pods. The beans are light green, about the size of baby lima beans. They have a sweet, nutty taste that is similar to that of fresh peas. Serve as a snack or appetizer or toss them into salads and stir-fries. Look for edamame in the frozen foods section of your supermarket. Serves 5.

Ingredients
1 pound frozen edamame

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the frozen edamame. Allow the water to return to a boil - approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the edamame with cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.

The beans pop easily out of the pods, which are not eaten. Remove the beans from the pods for use in salads or stir fry dishes.

Nutrition information per serving (1/3 cup):
100 calories
5 g total fat
0.7 g saturated fat
6 g carbohydrate
9 g protein
3.5 g fiber

Portions:
1 Protein or 1 ½ Vegetable
½ Extra

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