Spicy Garlic Edamame

Ingredients

Spicy Garlic Edamame (Asian-Inspired)

Ingredients:

•2 cups edamame in pods (frozen or fresh)

•1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

•1 tablespoon sesame oil

•2–3 cloves garlic, minced

•½ teaspoon chili flakes, or 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

•1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

•Optional: a squeeze of lime or sprinkle of furikake

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Directions

Instructions:

1.Cook edamame:

Boil or steam edamame in salted water for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain well.

2.Sauté garlic & chili:

In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes or sriracha. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic!).

3.Add edamame & season:

Toss cooked edamame into the pan. Add soy sauce and stir until well coated, about 1–2 minutes.

4.Finish & serve:

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional lime juice. Serve warm or room temperature.

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🔄 Variations:

•Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweet heat.

•Use miso paste or gochujang for a deeper umami kick.

•Make it a cold side: Chill the cooked edamame and toss with the sauce ingredients as a dressing instead of sautéing.