Sweet & Spicy Edamame
Sweet & Spicy Edamame is a quick Japanese-inspired side dish featuring tender edamame, juicy mandarin oranges, crisp red bell pepper, and a sweet, spicy soy glaze. It's a colorful, protein-rich recipe that's perfect alongside rice dishes, grilled meats, or Asian-inspired meals.
Equipment
- Cooking pot
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb 455 g shelled edamame
- 1 can 15 oz / 425 g mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded, and diced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the edamame, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, olive oil, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to a large pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the edamame is tender and the sauce has slightly reduced.
- Stir gently before serving.
- Serve warm as a side dish or chill before serving as a refreshing salad.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Drain the mandarin oranges well before adding them to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your preferred spice level. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the finished dish for extra crunch and flavor. This recipe is equally delicious served warm or chilled.Wine Advice
An off-dry Riesling balances the sweet citrus and spicy flavors beautifully. A crisp Pinot Grigio offers a refreshing contrast to the savory soy sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 8 g