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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.

 

"Why is edamame always ready to expire? It's so urgent for a vegetable. Edamame. It sounds like an assisted form of suicide. Is there an advertising concept in this?"
- Suzanne Finnamore, Author

The refrigerator light goes on...

Yams are a major part of Asian diets and this is a simple, flavorful salad that will go well with a simple grilled fish filet or chicken breast.


 

Asian Yam Salad

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup

Cooking Time: 60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.

Keeps well, refrigerated, 3-4 days. Note that active cooking time does not include chilling time.

24 ounces yams
4 tsp dark sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
4 tsp low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp five spice powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
4 medium green onions (sliced crosswise)
1 cup frozen edamame (soybeans) (thawed)

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place yams in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a knife slips in with minimal resistance.

Remove from the oven, let cool and then refrigerate.

When chilled cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

Place the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, five spice powder and ground ginger in a mixing bowl. Whisk until blended.

Add the yams, scallions and edamame.

Toss until well blended. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 cup

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g 9%
    Saturated Fat 1g 4%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 196mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 50g 19%
    Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 56%
Calcium 3% Iron 10%
Vitamin K 53 mcg Potassium 1524 mg
Magnesium 55 mg