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Edamame Beans with Japanese 7-Spice Blend

Edamame beans steamed in their pods are coated in a Japanese 7-spice blend make a quick and easy high-protein appetizer or snack.

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 454 g package frozen in-pod edamame beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Japanese 7-spice blend (shichimi togarashi)

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium-large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add frozen in-shell edamame beans. Once the water comes back to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.

  2. Immediately drain edamame beans and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Pat the beans dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.

  3. Transfer the beans to a medium-large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sesame oil, kosher salt and Japanese 7-spice blend (shichimi togarashi). Toss to coat evenly.

  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.