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
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.
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 |