Lupin Free Spicy Garlic Edamame
Edamame gets a serious upgrade here — boiled until tender and bright green, then tossed in a punchy sauce of garlic, ginger, tamari, honey, and lime that clings to every pod. The combination of heat from red pepper flakes and the brightness of fresh lime juice makes this one of those snacks you genuinely cannot stop eating. It comes together in one skillet with a handful of real, whole ingredients, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. Lupin flour and lupin-derived ingredients have quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged snacks and sauces, but everything here is straightforward and easy to verify. The garlic and ginger go into the pan first, building a fragrant base before the sauce comes together in under a minute — it's fast, satisfying cooking that rewards you immediately. Finish with a scatter of sesame seeds if you have them, and serve straight from the bowl while everything is still glossy and warm.
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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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