Edamame stew with zucchini, tomatoes, and mint

Let’s Eat

July 06, 2011

Serves 4

1tablespoon olive oil

1large onion, chopped

2medium zucchini, coarsely chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2cloves garlic, chopped

2teaspoons ground cumin

2teaspoons ground coriander

teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl

1package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame

½cup chopped fresh mint

Juice of 1 lemon



1. In a large flameproof casserole over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, salt, and black pepper; stir well. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds or until the mixture is fragrant.

3. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the edamame and when the mixture returns to a boil, lower the heat and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the edamame are tender. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little water.

4. Stir in the mint and lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or cayenne pepper, if you like. Adapted from “EatingWell Fast & Flavorful Meatless Meals’’

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