Zesty Edamame

mersaydees's Note:

This recipe is based on one from First magazine, January 2, 2012 issue. Health bonus: the abscisic acid in edamame helps prevent the chronic inflammation that causes atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. Nutrition info per serving: Cal. 92, Pro. 7g, Carb. 7g, Fiber 2g, Sug. 2g, Chol. 0mg, Sod. 108mg, Total fat: 4g, Sat. 0g, Trans. 0g.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lemons, divided
• 453.59 g package edamame, like Cascadian Farm or 453.59 g package fresh soybeans, in pods like Cascadian Farm
• 29.58 ml cajun seasoning, like Emeril's Original Essence
• 4.92 ml cajun seasoning, like Emeril's Original Essence
• 0.25 ml cayenne (optional)

Directions:

1. Slice one lemon and juice the other.
2. Fill a large saucepot with water and bring to the boil. Add edamame, 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning mix and lemon slices; cook 2 minutes or until soybeans are crisp-tender. Drain.
3. Add soybeans to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
4. In large bowl, carefully toss cooled soybeans with remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cayenne.

Reviews

[~Nimz~]

Excellent flavoring of one of my favorite snacks. Loved Emeril's Original Essence with the addition of the Lemon. I left out the cayenne becuase I didn't think it needed it. I extracted all the meat from the shells before adding the spice and lemon mixture. Just delightful for an afternoon snack. Thanks Made for PAC Fall 2012