10-Minute Garlic Edamame: A Flavorful Vegan Delight
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10-Minute Garlic Edamame is a quick, healthy snack that’s bursting with garlicky flavor and a hint of spice.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 3 cups frozen edamame in pods (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedge or lime zest, for brightness (optional)
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook frozen edamame for 3–5 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and pat dry.
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked edamame into the pan and stir well to coat each pod in garlic oil.
- Add soy sauce, chili flakes, and sea salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and lightly blistered.
- Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle sesame seeds, and add a squeeze of lemon or lime before serving warm.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
<liAdjust the spice level by adding more or less chili flakes.
<liServe warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg