Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame
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5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame
Description
The preparation involves boiling frozen edamame pods in water until tender but still firm, then draining. Sesame oil is heated gently in the cooking pot to avoid burning the minced garlic, which is cooked until fragrant. The sweet chili sauce, salt, and toasted sesame seeds are then combined with the edamame pods and tossed to coat evenly. Optional green onion garnish adds fresh color and mild onion flavor. Adjusting the sauce with additional hot ingredients like Sriracha or cayenne can increase spiciness.
The recipe suggests that steaming in the bag is possible but may yield mushier pods than boiling. Various oils can substitute for sesame oil without changing the overall outcome significantly. The dish serves best when hot and fresh as a snack or side, with an approachable sweet and mildly spicy profile that complements the natural nutty flavor of edamame.
Ingredients
- 10 oz edamame pods frozen
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2-4 TBSP sweet chili sauce
- 1/8-1/4 tsp kosher salt plus extra to taste if desired, tsp
- 1-2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- 1 TBSP green onion totally optional!, chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small pot or saucepan.
- Add frozen edamame and cook for 5 minutes or until tender but al-dente. I always test doneness by trying one first.
- Drain edamame and set aside.
- Next add your sesame oil to the pot, switching heat to medium. If the pot is crazy hot, give it a moment to cool to prevent burning the garlic.
- Add your garlic and cook until tender and fragrant. Next add the sweet chili sauce followed by your edamame pods, salt and sesame seeds. Toss or stir to coat. If desired, you can garnish the dish with sliced green onion.
- Feeling fiery? Let a little Sriracha or ground cayenne pepper in on the fun and take them from sweet to spicy! (y'all know heat is my weakness - lol)
- Transfer to a bowl and dive in while they're hot!
Notes
- Boiling frozen edamame pods yields a firmer texture compared to steam-in-bag methods, which may result in mushiness.
- If sesame oil is unavailable, substitute with preferred oils such as avocado or olive oil without significantly affecting the flavor.
- Adding sliced green onion is optional but provides fresh garnish and mild onion flavor.
- For increased heat, consider including sriracha or cayenne pepper when combining the sauce and edamame.
- Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredient brands used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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