Skillet Edamame
The protein and fiber make edamame a great alternative to more traditional higher carb/lower fiber starch sides (i.e. potatoes and white rice). Enjoy this dish on the side of your favorite chicken or fish dinner meal.
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Servings: 2
Serving size: ~ ½ cup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp lite soy sauce
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
Directions:
- In a medium-size skillet, heat peanut butter and soy sauce over medium heat (until peanut butter starts to melt)
- Mix in edamame, coconut, and shredded carrots
- Heat on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes
- Serve warm
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
- calories: 171
- carbohydrates: 13g
- fat: 8g
- fiber: 2g
- protein: 13g
- sugar: 4g
Disclaimer: Type2Diabetes.com cannot guarantee a recipe that has been scaled to make a different number of servings from the original.

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