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Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame

Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame is finger-licking good and ready in under 15 minutes! This salty-sweet edamame appetizer is fun, filling, and perfect for snacking!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen edamame pods
  • 1 tsp sesame oil*
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2-4 TBSP Sweet chili sauce
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp tsp kosher salt (plus extra to taste if desired)
  • 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 TBSP chopped green onion to garnish (totally optional!)

Instructions

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  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small pot or saucepan.
  2. Add frozen edamame and cook for 5 minutes or until tender but al-dente. I always test doneness by trying one first.
  3. Drain edamame and set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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)
  7. Transfer to a bowl and dive in while they're hot!

Notes

  • If you are purchasing steam-in-the-bag frozen edamame and wish to cook the pods that way, go for it. I feel like mine get overly mushy whenever I do so I  like the boiling method best!
  • * No sesame oil? no problem! your favorite healthy oil will work. Avocado oil... olive oil... anything goes!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 309mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 4.9mg (5%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% 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.