Cashew Free Edamame with Sea Salt
Few snacks are as satisfying as a bowl of warm, salted edamame — the kind you'd order at a restaurant and find yourself finishing before the main course even arrives. These bright green pods are tender, lightly briny, and completely addictive in the best way. With just two ingredients and a pot of boiling water, this is one of those recipes that proves simplicity wins every time. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this dish is a natural fit — no sauces, no seasoning blends, no hidden ingredients to second-guess. The flaky sea salt is the real hero here, clinging to the pods and delivering that perfect hit of flavor with every bite. Pop the beans straight from the pod into your mouth and you've got a high-protein, crowd-pleasing snack that comes together in under ten minutes.
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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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