Easy Italian Edamame Recipe

Name: Easy Italian Edamame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 3/4 cups chopped onions; 1 diced red bell pepper; 16 ounces edamame, shelled (i used one bag frozen); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chopped basil; 2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice; basil (to garnish); orange slice (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups chopped onions
1 diced red bell pepper
16 ounces edamame, shelled (i used one bag frozen)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped basil
2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
basil (to garnish)
orange slice (to garnish)

1
Slice zucchini into thinly sliced (1/4 inch) pieces, set aside.
2
Dice red bell pepper and onion, set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan or wok over medium-low heat.
4
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
5
Add onion to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until pieces begin to soften.
6
Add bell pepper, zucchini, and edamame. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Strain tomatoes, reserving juice (about 1 cup). Combine solid tomato chunks with vegetable mixture and stir.
8
Whisk together reserved tomato and orange juice; pour over vegetables.
9
Turn heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Add basil and toss together.
11
Serve over brown rice and garnish.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium zucchini, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 3/4 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Easy Italian Edamame falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Italian Edamame

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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