Description
This 10-Minute Garlic Edamame is a quick, healthy snack that’s bursting with garlicky flavor and a hint of spice. Ready in under 10 minutes, this high-protein, plant-based appetizer makes the perfect side or mid-day bite. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and utterly addictive — the ultimate clean-eating snack you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Boil the edamame: 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.
- Prepare the garlic oil: Heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the edamame: Toss the cooked edamame into the pan and stir well to coat each pod in garlic oil.
- Season: Add soy sauce, chili flakes, and sea salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and lightly blistered.
- Finish and serve: Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle sesame seeds, and add a squeeze of lemon or lime before serving warm.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor infusion.
- Keep the garlic golden, not brown, to avoid bitterness.
- Pat the edamame dry before sautéing for proper texture.
- Add a dash of sesame oil at the end for a nutty aroma.
- Best enjoyed warm but can be served chilled as a salad topper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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