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E

EDAMAME, SOYBEANS

Nutrition Information
1 serving = 135 g (125 mL)

Very high in Vitamin C (65% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Very high in Vitamin B1 (45% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Very high in magnesium (35% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Very high in iron (34% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
High in calcium (24% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
High in zinc (15% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Very high in fibre (6 g per serving)
Very high in potassium (839 mg per serving)

Look For

Crunchy, bright green pods.

To Store

Refrigerate unwashed and covered for up to 3 days.

To Prepare

Steam or boil edamame whole in the pod. Raw pods make an excellent snack and can be shelled and added to salads.

Eggplant

Nutrition Information
1 serving = 43 g (125 mL)

Source of manganese (5% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Sodium-free (1 mg per serving)
Fat-free (0.1 g per serving)

Look For

Firm, purple eggplant that is heavy for its size, with glossy unbroken skin.

To Store

Refrigerate unwashed covered for up to five days.

To Prepare

Rinse and pat dry. Discard stem. Peel if desired. Slice, cube or cut in half. To reduce the amount of oil absorbed during cooking, sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes before cooking. Rinse, pat dry and cook. Bake or grill until tender.