New twist on succotash dish lets you enjoy soy without the tofu
Tofu and soy milk don't do it for you? There's another way to take advantage of the health benefits of soy — edamame.
Edamame are young, green soybeans that are harvested at the peak of ripeness, just before they harden. When cooked, they have a nutty, almost buttery flavor and a firmer texture than most other prepared beans.
Soybeans are loaded with amino acids, healthy fats and other plant nutrients. They also are an excellent source of protein and are low in saturated fat. Look for shelled and unshelled edamame in the freezer case.
Edamame pods (the variety still in the shell) typically are boiled or steamed, then eaten as a snack. A sprinkle of sea salt can be added before the beans are popped directly from the pods into your mouth.
Cooked edamame also can be used in many of the same ways you use cooked beans — soups, salads, stir-fries and dips.
Shelled edamame can be cooked until tender, then mashed with garlic, lemon juice and tahini to make a hummus-like dip.
To make a low-fat alternative to guacamole, puree cooked edamame with lime juice and garlic, then stir in chopped cilantro and minced jalapeno peppers.
Toss cooked edamame with blanched green beans (cool both first), chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette to make a refreshing salad.
This recipe for grilled corn and edamame succotash is a twist on the Southern classic that's usually made with lima beans.
Grilling the corn heightens the sweetness and adds a toasty dimension to its flavor, which is balanced by the bracing tartness of the sherry vinegar.
Serve as a summery side dish with grilled chicken, fish or pork.
GRILLED CORN AND EDAMAME SUCCOTASH
Start to finish: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned of silk
11/2 cups frozen, shelled edamame
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, cored and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 medium shallot, diced
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
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