Four ingredient edemame succotash for Harvest of the Month

By Ruthie Chipps, MS, RDN, Communications Dirctor for Jackson In Action

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Four Ingredient Edamame Succotash

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1 Medium pepper, chopped
2 c. Edamame
1 c. Corn
2 t. Italian seasoning or Herbs d’ Provence
Method:
Heat 11 in skillet. Add olive oil
Add onion and pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add edamame and corn and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Add herbs and serve.

What is Edamame?

Think of this green vegetable as baby soybeans. They’re harvested while green and soft - unlike mature soybeans that become dry and light brown. They’re a staple food in Asia and are becoming mainstream in the U.S. - partly due to their rich protein content. .

The word ‘edamame’ means ‘stem beans’ - which is how they were originally sold with steams attached.
Edamame is one of a few vegetables (plant-foods) that has complete protein content.
They have a slightly sweet taste, similar to lima beans crossed with green peas.
Edamame MUST be boiled prior to eating. The pods are NOT edible.
Enjoy them as a snack or tossed into soups, salads or stir-fry’s.
A 1/2 cup (85 grams) of whole edamame provides 8 grams of protein along with a good amount of fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin C.

Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community.