Kicked Up  Spicy Edamame!

I have savored edamame as a snack for years and years.  It is such a fast bite to make on the fly.  While simply steamed or boiled garnished with sea salt is tasty, I like spicing my edamame up!  In this recipe we will sauté and steam using water which is a healthful and brilliant technique.  For garnish we will add a dash of sesame oil, sesame seeds and cilantro for aroma and flavor.  Follow these quick and easy steps to try your new go-to spicy edamame recipe!

Spicy Black Sesame Edamame

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

18 mins

 

If you like a bit of spice and bold flavors, you are in for a treat with this spicy edamame. Serve warm as a snack or appetizer.

Author: Bekah Rife

Category: Appetizer, Side, Asian

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Edamame

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 pound frozen edamame
• 2 tablespoons Sambal Oelek, or your favorite chili paste

Garnish

• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. First, gather your mise en place (mi ˑ zɑ̃ ˑ plas).
2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, pour ⅓ cup water into the pan. Add your garlic, ginger, shallots, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Add the frozen edamame and chili paste to the pan. Stir until the beans are coated evenly. Pour in another ⅓ cup water and place the lid on the pan. Let the edamame steam and heat through for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes have passed, try one of the beans. If still a bit cold place the lid back on and let cook for a couple more minutes. 5 minutes usually does the trick for me.
4. Once heated through, turn the burner off and add your garnish ingredients to the pan. Stir well.
5. Place the edamame in a serving dish and enjoy!

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For another quick and simple appetizer try our Citrus Dill Cucumber Salad made with 4 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes!