Cooking time: 6 minutesFresh soybeans called edamame are a popular snack in Japan that is catching on in the States, too. Serve as a party dip or snack with toasted pita or seasonal vegetables such as cucumber, squash, or orange bell pepper.
Preparation time: 9 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutes
1 package (16 ounces) shelled, frozen edamame
3 tablespoons tahini
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, smashed
½ teaspoon salt
1⁄3-½ cup cold water
1. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil. Pour in the edamame. Return to a boil and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the beans are creamy inside and easy to smash with a fork. Drain the edamame and dunk in a large bowl of cold water, about 3 minutes. Drain when cool.
2. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade or in a blender, combine the edamame, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is pureed smooth. Add cold water, a little at a time, until the mixture is creamy.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS (¼ CUP PER SERVING)
Per serving: 170 calories, 9 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein, 12 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
Carbohydrate Choices: ½
Dietary Exchanges: ½ starch, ½ meat, 2 fat
NOTE: Tahini is prepared ground sesame seeds. Look for it in the gourmet cheese section of the supermarket.
