Recipes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups corn (frozen or cut off the cob)
• 2 cups shelled edamame (green soybeans, available frozen)
• 1 large, ripe tomato, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon whipped butter or less-fat margarine (optional)

Preparation:

1. Add corn and edamame to microwave-safe dish and toss to blend. Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are nice and hot.
2. Stir in the chopped tomato, salt and pepper, and whipped butter or margarine if desired.

Yield:
6 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 176 calories, 13 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5.3 g fiber, 23 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 30%.

© 2006 Elaine Magee