Sesame garlic edamame
Bright green edamame steamed in the microwave and tossed with garlic, tamari and toasted sesame oil, a savory, filling bowl made with tamari so it’s gluten-free.
- 10 min total
- 5 min hands-on
- Anyone can make this
- Serves 2
- About $1.30 a serving
- 190 calories
- Good the next day
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Dolly says: It’s ready in 10 minutes, start to finish.
Ingredients
For 2 servings.
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
From your pantry
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Each serving has about 190 calories, 18 g protein, 14 g carbs and 9 g fat, and costs about $1.30 at typical US grocery prices. Both are estimates from what the recipe uses.
Steps
Tap an underlined word for a quick explanation.
Put the edamame and water in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a plate.
Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, once, until hot all the way through.
Stir. Stirring means moving food around with a spoon or spatula so it cooks evenly and doesn’t stick. Unless the recipe says constantly, every so often is plenty, and it gives food time to brown.
How you’ll know: When you drag the spoon across the bottom, nothing is sticking or scorching.
Timer: 3 min 30 sec
Dolly’s tip: Lift the plate away from you. The steam that rushes out is very hot.off any water left in the bowl.
Drain. Draining means pouring off liquid, like tipping pasta into a colander or spooning extra fat out of the pan. Pour hot grease into a can or jar, not the sink, where it hardens and clogs the pipes.
How you’ll know: Only a few drips are left, and the food isn’t sitting in a puddle.
the garlic, tamari and sesame oil into the hot edamame.
Stir. Stirring means moving food around with a spoon or spatula so it cooks evenly and doesn’t stick. Unless the recipe says constantly, every so often is plenty, and it gives food time to brown.
How you’ll know: When you drag the spoon across the bottom, nothing is sticking or scorching.
Dolly’s tip: The heat of the beans takes the raw edge off the garlic.Sprinkle with the pepper flakes, sesame seeds and of salt, and eat them warm or cold.
Pinch. A pinch is what you can hold between your thumb and two fingers, less than an eighth of a teaspoon. It’s a small, forgiving amount, so there’s no need to measure.
How you’ll know: It’s a light sprinkle you can barely see on the food, not a little pile.
Dolly’s tip: They keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and are just as good cold.
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