Garlic Sesame Edamame

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My brother Charles and I recently spent a few days at Universal in Orlando, and while we were definitely excited to check out the latest attractions (and ALL the Harry Potter things), I was equally as excited to dine at all the hottest restaurants. *Pro tip – if you’re ever going to go to Universal over spring break, MAKE SURE TO MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE. We learned the hard way the first night, so we got ourselves squared away that night for the rest of our vacation. 

One restaurant I was excited to dine in was The  Cowfish – a Sushi and Burger Bar. I had been there once before, and all of their hybrid creations intrigued me to the max (BURGER SUSHI?! SUSHI BURGERS?!). Our meal was great, but it was to my pleasant surprise that the show-stopper was the edamame with garlic sea salt. Charles and I couldn’t stop eating them. 

This recipe was inspired by that dish, with a little added flare incorporating toasted sesame seeds and a hint of sweetness from the coconut sugar (you can totally substitute brown sugar!). This is great as an appetizer or snack, or the perfect side dish for sushi or other asian-inspired proteins.

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Garlic Sesame Edamame

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: asian, edamame, garlic, japanese, sesame, soy, soybeans, toasted sesame

Ingredients

  • 14 oz edamame, frozen
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds can substitute regular sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane
  • 1 tsp sea salt I use Redmond's
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar can substitute brown sugar

Instructions

  • Cook edamame according to package directions (I boiled mine in salted water for 4-5 minutes). Drain.
  • While edamame cooks, toast sesame seeds in a small saute pan over medium heat until golden, moving them around frequently for about 4-5 minutes (watch carefully to make sure they don't burn). Transfer to a small bowl/dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil and grated garlic until well combined.
  • After edamame has been drained, add it to the same bowl and toss gently to combine.
  • Add sea salt, coconut sugar, and about half of the toasted sesame seeds, and toss gently to combine. Add additional sea salt to taste.
  • Transfer contents of bowl to a serving plate or bowl, and top with additional toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!