Home Runs All Around!

Sam — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:49:00 +0000

On Sunday night, the Red Sox swept their arch rival Yankees in a three-game series at Fenway Park. The icing on the cake during that game: four back-to-back home runs. It was pretty amazing and a thrill for the players and fans alike. That home-run thrill is something we feel every time we create a new recipe and our kids say, “Mom, I love it.” Recently, we tested a new recipe, Mommy’s Edamames, on Janice’s 7-year old daughter, Leah. Not only did Leah agree to try a bite — you know how kids feel about green veggies –she now lists edamame (the Japanese word for soybeans) as one of her favorite foods.

Check out the recipe below and Click here to watch a sneak preview of our Mommy’s Edamames cooking segment on MealMakeoverTV.com. You’ll laugh when you see little Leah gobble it up.

Mommy’s Edamames
Makes 6 Servings

One 16-ounce bag frozen edamame (soybeans in pods)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Add frozen edamame. Bring the water back to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes depending how crisp you like your edamame.
Drain and return to saucepan. Toss with the olive oil and salt.

Tip: The actual pods are not edible. It’s the beans inside that you want to eat. Just pop them out into your mouth and enjoy.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 120 calories, 5g total fat (0g saturated), 125mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 8g protein, 10% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 10% iron

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