Crispy Roasted Edamame & Walnuts
A crunchy, savory snack featuring roasted edamame and toasted walnuts. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of garlic and sesame oil to satisfy your afternoon cravings.
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Make a larger batch on Sunday! They will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Prep tbsp walnut halves (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pat the thawed edamame completely dry with…
Pat the thawed edamame completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Removing excess moisture is the secret to getting them to roast rather than steam.
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Place the dried edamame on the baking…
Place the dried edamame on the baking sheet and toss with toasted sesame oil, sea salt, and garlic powder until lightly coated. Spread them out into a single layer.
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Roast for 10 minutes
Roast for 10 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven
Remove the pan from the oven, add the chopped walnuts, and give everything a quick stir.
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Return to the oven for 4 to…
Return to the oven for 4 to 5 more minutes, watching closely so the walnuts toast without burning. Let cool slightly before eating so they can crisp up.
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The nutrition underneath
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Make a larger batch on Sunday
Make a larger batch on Sunday! They will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
If you have some on hand
If you have some on hand, a light sprinkle of ground ginger or Chinese five-spice before roasting adds incredible depth.
Dry-roasted edamame from the store works…
Dry-roasted edamame from the store works perfectly if you need this in zero minutes; just toss a half-cup with your walnuts and a dash of soy sauce or tamari.
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