From the San Francisco Chronicle's

From the San Francisco Chronicle's

Special Thanksgiving Food Section

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

APPETIZER

Edamame with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Active time: 5 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 package frozen edamame (16-ounces), unshelled

1/4 cup sweet chile sauce (May Ploy Brand)

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 Tablespoon rice vinegar

1 Tablespoon peanut butter

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook the edamame according to package directions. While the beans are cooking, combine the chile sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

When the edamame are finished cooking drain and let cool slightly. Toss with salt and serve with the dipping sauce.

Serves 8-10

PER SERVING: 45 calories, 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 cholesterol, 836 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.