Description
Boost health with this powerful high-protein garlic edamame recipe Quick tasty and nutritious perfect for a snack or side dish Enjoy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups edamame in pods
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Sea salt, to taste
- Citrus zest (optional)
- Sesame oil (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- Cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
- Sesame seeds (garnish optional)
- Fresh mint or cilantro leaves (garnish optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and then the edamame pods. Boil for about 5 minutes, until the pods are tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until it’s fragrant and golden.
- Toss the drained edamame into the skillet and stir to coat the pods with garlic and oil.
- Pour the soy sauce over the edamame and stir well. Add chili flakes and sea salt to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the edamame to a serving bowl. Add your choice of garnishes and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 18 grams