Edamame with Spicy Garlic Sauce and Green Onions

A spicy and flavorful snack or appetizer

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions:

If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

In a small bowl, mix together the sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, and minced garlic to make the spicy garlic sauce.

In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the spicy garlic sauce until well coated.

Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the edamame.

Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.

Nutritional Benefits:

1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 186 calories, 14.2 grams of fat, 7.7 grams of protein, and 11.9 grams of carbohydrates.

One serving of this recipe provides 43% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 16% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is a spicy and flavorful snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the bold flavor of spicy garlic sauce and green onions. The spicy garlic sauce adds a savory and slightly spicy taste, while the green onions add a fresh and slightly mild flavor. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the mayonnaise.