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Survivor/During Treatment |180 calories per serving|15 minute recipe

Edamame Dip

This content was last updated on June 17, 2022

Edamame is the star of this delicious green dip that will both let you snack and get all the benefits of soy. The umami flavor of the soy sauce plus sesame oil and lemon combo is great for perking up your palate, especially if you’re in treatment and experiencing taste changes. Add in some whole-grain chips or veggie slices, and you’ve got a great snack or small meal if you’re finding large meals to be challenging. Get out your blender and get dipping!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. frozen shelled edamame, defrosted
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt*
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • Juice of one lemon, about 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Chopped tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Makes 6 servings (143g). Per serving: 180 calories, 10 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 12 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 400 mg sodium, 6 g sugar, 2 g added sugar.

Directions

  1. In food processor, combine edamame, garlic, shallot, yogurt, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice and water.
  2. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Serve with whole-grain chips or veggie slices.

Notes

*For lower fat content, use 2% or reduced-fat Greek yogurt.

Recipe in partnership with Cook for Your Life.

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This recipe contains cancer fighting foods:

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about our recipe guidelines.

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