Quick Spicy Edamame [Chili and Garlic]

Get ready to fall in love with spicy edamame sautéed with chili and garlic—it’s healthy, bold, spicy, & totally addictive! Plus, it’s quick to make and ready in under 30 minutes!

What Are Edamame?

Edamame (young green soybeans) are sweet, mild, and slightly ‘buttery’, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients like iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin K, and folate. Now that’s edamame-zing!

Traditionally boiled in salted water and enjoyed straight from the pods as a healthy snack, they’re also versatile enough to be shelled and added to dishes like a quick vegetable and edamame stir-fry, rice bowls, or even edamame hummus.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

When lightly salted edamame doesn’t hit the spot, it’s your sign to turn up the heat! This spicy edamame recipe sautés edamame pods in a bold sauce of chili, garlic, rice vinegar, and soy sauce for a snack or appetizer that’s exploding with flavor and practically irresistible.

Made with just 6 ingredients in 20 minutes, this quick and healthy snack is perfect for parties, movie nights, game days, and any gathering. Best of all, they’re really healthy, too – low carb, low calorie, and loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.

Ingredient Notes

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, quantities, and substitutes.

Recipe Add-Ins

• Ginger: Add just 1-2 tsp minced ginger for extra warm, zingy depth.
• Miso: Just 1-2 tsp white miso adds wonderful umami depth to the edamame sauce.
• Toasted sesame oil: Add a few drops for toasty, nutty depth.
• Sweetener: Like a sweet and spicy blend? Try adding a little maple syrup/agave to the spicy edamame sauce.
• Lime wedges: To serve with the chili garlic edamame for brightness.

How to Make Spicy Edamame

Frozen edamame is pre-cooked, so we’re basically just warming it up here.

Step 3: Add the chili paste, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds over high heat. Transfer to a serving dish, optionally garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and enjoy!

FAQs

Pro Recipe Tips

• Don’t overcook the edamame: Frozen edamame is already blanched, so it only takes a few minutes to prepare – perfect when tender but slightly firm.
• Adjust the spice: Reduce or increase the amount of chili paste to preference.
• Include a discard bowl: The pods themselves aren’t edible, so serve them with a bowl for the discarded pods.
• Serve with napkins: Including spicy sauce for edamame makes this snack a little messy, so make sure to include napkins.

Storage Instructions

This spicy garlic edamame recipe is best enjoyed hot and fresh for the best flavor/texture, though leftovers will store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.