Edamame with Garlic, Ginger, and Sesame
This is an absolutely delicious snack or appetizer. Edamame in the pod are seared and seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sweetener then finished with sesame and chili for a sweet, savory robust dish with a bit of heat.
Servings 6
Calories 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 20 ounces edamame in the shell
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit powdered, or stevia glycerite to taste, omit if using coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes omit for nightshade-free
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat. Add the edamame and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and monk fruit and cook until little to no liquid remains, about 5 minutes more. Off heat, stir in sesame oil, sesame seeds, and pepper flakes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.74
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg