Spreading The Joy Of Soy--Tasty And Good For You

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- = inl 7 7 > +e ie q # a a " ‘vies z + P 42a 2 ~~ % .- ~~ a +4 i a, 2st eS s 2” i ee Taare = a. ee We ee bee see ae es ee ee a Se a ee Se oa Easy EDAMAME Dip—Delightful flavor, high in protein and low in calories. (NAPSA)—Soy is not only good for you, it’s tasty, easy to prepare and easy to find. Soyfoods are everywhere these days—in your supermarket, in restaurants, even in coffee carts and cafs. There’s good reason. Soyfoods are high in protein, low in saturated fat and cholesterol and good for almost everyone— dieters included. Many soy-based alternatives to popular American food items are higher in protein, lower in calories and in fat, and also provide fiber, which helps EDAMAME DIP 1% cups shelled edamame (green soybeans) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil % teaspoonsalt % teaspoon ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, peeled % cup parsley sprigs 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Prepare edamame according to package instructions, omitting salt. Drain. Placeoil, make them satisfying. Take a trip to the vegetable salt, cumin and garlic in a food processor; pulse two to three (green soybeans). These pretty lit- remaining ingredients; process and easy to work with. For a thinner consistency, add another tablespoon of oil and pulse. Spoon dip into serving bowl. Yield: 8 servings. section of the frozen food aisle and pick up some shelled edamame tle beans are amazingly versatile During Soyfoods Month, which is April, many markets will be offering you opportunities to savor soy with in-store demos and sam- plings, classes and more. This easy dip is a beautifully ereen variation of hummus. Serve with toasted wedges of pita bread, fresh vegetable dippers or soy crackers. timesor until garlic is coarsely chopped. Add edamame and one minute or until smooth. Calories 220 (28 percent from fat); Fat 6.8 g; Protein 9.3 g; Carbs 30 g; Fiber 1.8 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Iron 2 mg; Sodium 417 mg; Calcium 84 mg. For more recipes and informa- tion, visit www.thesoyfoodscouncil. com.