Spicy Garlic Edamame
These spicy garlic edamame beans are a high-protein healthy snack. It is easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen or Fresh edamame in the shell.
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter can be used.
- 4 garlic cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes Adjust to your spiciness
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Mince garlic and set aside all ingredients
- Boil water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp salt to the water.
- Add the frozen edamame and let the water boil again.
- After 3-4 minutes, turn off heat and drain off the water. Set aside cooked edamame.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds, do not burn the garlic. No need to brown the garlic.
- Add edamame back to the pan and toss the edamame to mix with garlic.
- Add 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Now add soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss together to coat the sauce on edamame.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.
Notes
I used olive oil as a healthy option. Butter also can be used.
Make sure not to burn the garlic. If you like the flavor of ginger you can add 1 tsp minced ginger.
Adjust the chili flakes to your taste.