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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Furthermore, plant foods such as edamame, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds and legumes offer a healthy source of protein that’s free from the cholesterol found only in animal products.
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Gene Baur, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Frozen Edamame Doiron always makes sure to have some of Trader Joe’s frozen edamame on hand.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Some examples are soy milk, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy nuts, tofu, and soy cheese.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Starters on the menu include edamame with black garlic crunch, miso soup, shishito peppers with a miso honey glaze and crispy garlic, and miso soup with charred tofu, seaweed and shimeji mushrooms.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
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Gene Baur, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Frozen Edamame Doiron always makes sure to have some of Trader Joe’s frozen edamame on hand.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Some examples are soy milk, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy nuts, tofu, and soy cheese.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Starters on the menu include edamame with black garlic crunch, miso soup, shishito peppers with a miso honey glaze and crispy garlic, and miso soup with charred tofu, seaweed and shimeji mushrooms.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Edamame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edamame. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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