Black Pepper Free Edamame with Sea Salt
There is something deeply satisfying about a snack that is this simple and this good. Frozen edamame pods are boiled until bright green and just tender, then finished with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt — and that is genuinely all it takes. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, this kind of recipe is a quiet relief, because so many snacks and seasonings sneak it in without a second thought. Here, the only seasoning is clean, mineral sea salt, so you know exactly what you are eating. The edamame delivers a natural, buttery flavor on its own that honestly does not need much help. Pop them straight from the pod and they make a perfect appetizer, party snack, or light bite any time of day.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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