edamame
noun
ed·a·ma·me
ˌe-də-ˈmä-mā 
plural edamame also edamames
: immature green soybeans usually in the pod
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Consuming 60 to 80 grams (or about 2 to 3 ounces) of soy per day—about a half-cup of edamame or a little less than one serving of tofu—was linked to a 28% to 29% reduction, which remained steady even with higher intake.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
They are often described as an Italian edamame.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Edamame Keep a bag of frozen edamame on hand for an easy, high-protein snack, says Rhyan Geiger, RDN.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Instead of overhauling your usual routine, choose one meal to focus on beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or nuts.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
They are often described as an Italian edamame.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Edamame Keep a bag of frozen edamame on hand for an easy, high-protein snack, says Rhyan Geiger, RDN.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Instead of overhauling your usual routine, choose one meal to focus on beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or nuts.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for edamame
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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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