High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Spicy Garlic Edamame
Edamame is one of those snacks that feels effortlessly cool, and this spicy, garlicky version takes it from simple to seriously craveable. The sauce comes together with tamari, a small drizzle of honey, fresh lime juice, and a hit of red pepper flakes — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're avoiding the sneaky sweetener that shows up in so many bottled sauces and condiments. Garlic and ginger bloom in olive oil before the sauce goes in, building a fragrant, glossy coating that clings to every pod. The lime juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the heat from feeling one-dimensional. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a party but is just as satisfying eaten straight from the bowl on a weeknight. A scatter of sesame seeds on top adds a little nuttiness and makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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