Word of the Week: Edamame
Noun. Immature, green soybeans that are steamed or boiled in their pods and usually served with salt. Origin: Japanese.
Used in a sentence:
Edamame are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrients including folate, manganese, phosphorus and vitamin K.
The image “Edamame” by Vivian D. Nguyen is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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