Edamame with Sea Salt and Toasted Sesame
Steamed edamame pods tossed with sea salt and sesame seeds. Eat by hand, popping the beans out of the pods.
- Time
- 10 min
- Serving
- 161 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.90
- Protein
- 14 g
Ingredients
- 1 Frozen edamamepack 400 g ≈ $3.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 120 g
- 2 Sea salt 1 g
- 3 Sesame seeds 3 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Bring 1½ quarts of water to a rolling boil in a pot over high heat (~5 minutes).
Add frozen1 edamame pods and boil 4–5 minutes until tender.
Drain in a colander, let pods dry 1–2 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with sea salt and sesame seeds, toss, and serve warm.
Tips
- Why it works
- Boil edamame in plenty of water to prevent the pods from splitting open and losing texture. Use 2 liters for 120g pods.
- Substitutions
- Replace sesame with 3g poppy seeds for a milder taste. Skip sesame if you don’t have it.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking turns pods mushy; pierce one with a fork. If it squishes easily, stop boiling immediately.
- Storing and reheating
- Keeps 2 days in the fridge; reheat by steaming for 1 minute or microwaving 15 seconds. Eat fresh for best texture.
- Serve with
- Pair with a cold beer or iced green tea for a light snack after a meal.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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