Rice Free Edamame with Sea Salt
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the most satisfying, and this two-ingredient appetizer is proof. Bright green edamame pods are boiled until just tender, then finished with a generous shower of flaky sea salt that clings to every pod and makes each bite pop. There's no filler, no starch, no grain — just whole soybeans doing exactly what they do best. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free lifestyle, it can be surprisingly tricky to find snacks that feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise, and this one delivers without any workarounds. The technique is straightforward: a rolling boil, a few minutes of cooking, a quick drain, and you're done. Serve it straight from the bowl while it's still warm and let people pop the beans out themselves — it's the kind of hands-on snacking that disappears fast.
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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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