Spicy Garlic Edamame

About This Recipe

Asian Spicy Garlic Edamame is a flavor explosion in your mouth! An easy, totally addicting snack or side dish!

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
• freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp canola or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 5 cups edamame (in pod*)

Instructions

1. *If frozen, place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl and heat edamame for 2-3 minutes, or until defrosted.
2. In a small bowl, combine orange zest, cayenne, sesame seeds and black pepper.  Set aside.
3. In a small sauce pot, bring soy sauce, chicken broth and honey to a slow boil over medium heat.
4. Continue to gently boil until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
6. Add the oil, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Add edamame and orange peel/spice mixture and toss to evenly coat.
8. Add sauce to the edamame, toss and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and edamame is heated through.