Simply Roasted Edamame

Roasted edamame may not sound exciting to most of you, but if you tagged on 'the freshman fifteen' this year, you might just be looking for a few healthy snacks other than baby carrots.

Do not be fooled.  Despite it's simplicity, this recipe is delicious for snacking; and, it's a recipe you can build on if you want more complexity.  Try adding in sautéed garlic, shallots, a dash of red wine vinegar and olive oil...just a suggestion for a simple side protein.

Equipment:

Oven

Baking pan or "jelly roll" pan (it needs sides)

Ingredients:

Frozen bag of edamame, or double it

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Preheat oven to 250F degrees.

3. Open the bag of frozen edamame.

4. Spread onto pan

5. Sprinkle with olive oil.

6. Salt &Pepper

7. At 20 minutes, remove the pan and shake pan to re-distribute beans.

8. Finish roasting until beans slightly wrinkled with a touch of brown, about another 20 minutes.

9. If adding shallots, garlic, vinegar, toss it altogether in a bowl and then season to taste with S & P and olive oil.

10. Be surprised at how good 'simple & healthy' can taste!

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