Dairy Free Spicy Garlic Edamame
These little pods pack a serious punch, and once you try them tossed in a glossy, garlicky sauce, plain steamed edamame will feel like a distant memory. The magic here is a quick skillet sauce built from minced garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, tamari, and a touch of honey — it comes together in minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant and immediately try to reverse-engineer. A bright hit of fresh lime juice at the end cuts through the heat and ties everything together beautifully. Since the sauce relies on tamari rather than regular soy sauce, there's no dairy sneaking in anywhere, and every ingredient on the list is naturally free of it. This is the kind of snack or starter that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch if you're feeding a crowd. Scatter sesame seeds over the top for a little extra texture and visual flair, and don't be surprised when people ask you for the recipe before they've even finished their bowl.
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4 servings
- 1 lb frozen edamame in the shell
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the pods are bright green and the beans inside are tender. Drain through a colander and shake off excess water.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1–2 minutes — watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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