How to Make Edamame Fresca - A Step-by-Step Guide

Edamame Fresca is a delicious and refreshing recipe that is perfect for a light and healthy snack or appetizer. This dish features edamame, also known as young soybeans, which are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. In this recipe, the edamame is combined with fresh and vibrant ingredients to create a flavorful and nutritious dish that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place red onion in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine soaked red onion, edamame, black beans, garbanzo beans, rice vinegar, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, parsley, ginger root, and extra-virgin olive oil in a large glass bowl, carefully folding to avoid smashing the beans; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1010mg