Almond Free Edamame with Sea Salt
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the most satisfying, and this edamame is proof. Bright green pods boiled until just tender, then finished with a generous scatter of flaky sea salt — it's the kind of thing you set in the middle of the table and watch disappear in minutes. With only two ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's in it, which is a genuine relief when tree nuts tend to sneak into snack foods and seasoning blends. The technique is straightforward: a rolling boil, a few minutes of cooking, and a good toss with salt before serving. That flaky finish makes all the difference, clinging to the pods and delivering a little crunch with every bite. It works equally well as a pre-dinner nibble, a light lunch side, or an afternoon snack that actually keeps you full.
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4 servings
- 4 cups frozen edamame in pods
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the frozen edamame pods and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the pods are bright green and the beans inside feel tender when you press a pod between your fingers.
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