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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Toss your edamame into a quick sauté with colorful veggies like bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Whole soy foods, like edamame and tofu, are generally safe and nutritious for most people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
For younger children or more picky eaters, start with something simple and approachable, like steaming edamame (young soybeans) or adding black beans to a cheesy quesadilla.
—Dr. Kelly Fradin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Whole soy foods, like edamame and tofu, are generally safe and nutritious for most people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
For younger children or more picky eaters, start with something simple and approachable, like steaming edamame (young soybeans) or adding black beans to a cheesy quesadilla.
—Dr. Kelly Fradin, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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