Pistachio Free Edamame with Sea Salt
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the most satisfying, and this bright, lightly salted edamame is proof. A quick boil transforms frozen pods into something vibrant and tender, with just enough flaky sea salt to make every bite pop. With only two ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's in your bowl — no hidden seasonings, no shared-facility concerns, just clean, wholesome beans. It's the kind of snack that disappears fast at a party or works equally well as a quiet solo treat before dinner. The trick is pulling the pods at that sweet spot where the beans inside feel tender but still have a little bite, and the bright green color tells you you're right on time. Serve it immediately while it's still warm and the salt is just starting to melt into the pods — that's when it's at its absolute best.
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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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