
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