Egyptian Edamame Stew

From EatingWell: January/February 2007, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook — Subscribe Now!

A riff on the Egyptian classic ful medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur or warm whole-wheat pita bread to soak up the sauce.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Loved this dish, the left overs were even better the next day. The couscous with the sauce tasted delicious. I will definitely make this again, next time I will add some carrots for a nice color contrast. "

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Loved this dish, the left overs were even better the next day. The couscous with the sauce tasted delicious. I will definitely make this again, next time I will add some carrots for a nice color contrast. lfrose2003	1 day 18 hours ago
This is a great tasting meal that comes together quickly & easily! I increased the spices some, used parsley in place of cilantro & served over bulgur. Excellent!! My college freshman daughter ate some as leftovers & immediately requested the recipe. She prepared this as lunch for the 50 women in her scholarship hall...they loved it. Thanks from all of us!!	5 weeks 3 days ago
This is one of the best meals I've ever made. My husband & I couldn't stop eating it - even cold! Thank you!!! Part-time Veg, Harrisburg, PA	8 weeks 6 days ago
I cooked this and ate it with couscous and ciabatta bread. It was delicious and didn't take too long to make! Brennan, Baton Rouge, LA	8 weeks 6 days ago
This was everything I was hoping for, flavorful, healthy and my meat obsessed boyfriend ate it happily. It is very light fare, but it was very good. I will definately be making it again. Aarika, Los Angeles, CA	8 weeks 6 days ago
This was pretty tasty. I have never cooked with edamame before, and really liked the taste and texture that it added to the dish. I added a little crumbled feta and it was delicious! Jill, Chicago, IL	8 weeks 6 days ago
Really fantastic, better than you'd think from the sum of its ingredients. It reheats well, too, always a nice bonus. I add some bell pepper and carrot because I found the ratio of beans to veggies a little high. veghead, Baltimore, MD	8 weeks 6 days ago
We loved this served over couscous! It was easy to make and my family said "it's a keeper" Anonymous, Fort Worth, TX	8 weeks 6 days ago
This recipe was even better than expected. My husband was convinced he would hate it, and even had pizza standing by in case it was completely inedible. He cleaned his plate! The recipe was very easy, though I recommend a food processor for all the chopping. I will definitely make this again. Anonymous, Norfolk, CT	8 weeks 6 days ago