Edamame is the Japanese word for green soybeans, which are also known as sweet beans, vegetable soybeans and beer beans. They are sold frozen both in the pod and shelled, but the shelled version is the most convenient.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Method
In Dutch oven or large heavy bottomed saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook carrots, celery, onion, garlic and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, red pepper, broth, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Add tofu and edamame; simmer for 3 minutes.
Nutritional facts Per each of 8 servings: about
- Sodium 392 mg
- Protein 5 g
- Calories 105.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Potassium 325 mg
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 9 g
%RDI
- Iron 9.0
- Folate 31.0
- Calcium 10.0
- Vitamin A 41.0
- Vitamin C 30.0
