Description
A bold, protein-rich plant-based snack, spicy edamame blends umami and heat in every bite. Perfect as a starter or side, it’s quick, healthy, and utterly addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen edamame in pods
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Boil or steam edamame for 4–5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
- Add edamame and toss to coat pods in the sauce evenly.
- Optional: stir in honey or agave syrup to balance the heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped scallions if desired.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste. Best served fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated within 2 days. Great as an appetizer, bar snack, or healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy edamame, plant-based snack, Asian appetizer, healthy edamame, spicy soybeans