The single hardest (and most important) part of weight loss for me is the whole snack factor. Or lack thereof. I don’t really handle deprivation well (I’ve already told my husband that if we’re struck with a zombie apocalypse to please just put me down early) and I also get kind of mean and irrational when I’m hungry. I’m like the poster child for the word “hangry.” So if I’m following a diet plan that is highly restrictive or where I feel perpetually hungry, I’m basically mean to everyone for a few days and then I quit. I needs my snacks.
These roasted edamame are a perfect little snack, whether or not you’re trying to eat healthy. They’re packed with protein to keep you full and offer a highly satisfying salty crunch to keep you not crazy. Even my husband likes them and to him, the only acceptable vegetables are corn and nougat.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line with parchment paper. Place the frozen frozen edamame in a strainer
and rinse under warm water until the ice is melted and the beans are mostly thawed. Blot dry with paper towels
and then spread onto the baking sheet.
Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil,
salt,
pepper,
onion powder, and garlic powder. drizzle over edamame and then toss to combine. Bake for 22-25 minutes (stir halfway through) or until the beans are whistling and are lightly browned and crispy. Remove from oven.
If you want (and I encourage you to want…), sprinkle with Parmesan cheese,
and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Crispy Roasted Edamame
Description
This crunchy snack is low in carbs and high in protein!
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen, shelled edamame
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–3 tablespoons canned Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line with parchment paper. Rinse the frozen edamame in a strainer until the ice is melted and the beans are mostly thawed. Blot dry with paper towels and then spread onto the baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. drizzle over edamame and then toss to combine. Bake for 22-25 minutes (stir halfway through) or until the beans are whistling and are lightly browned and crispy. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Questions & Reviews
I used ranch seasoning with mine because my grandkids and myself love ranch. Great way to get them to eat healthy snacks
Even my picky spouse approved! Loved it. How do you store if not the whole batch? Out on counter or in fridge?
They’re best eaten fresh! If you have leftovers, I would probably store in the fridge and maybe reheat in the air fryer.
We paired these with your spicy turkey lettuce wraps tonight and they were (both!) delicious. My kids love edamame and these didn’t disappoint!
This turned out beautiful, tasty and crunchy
We used cooking spray to reduce oil and avoided the cheese as well. Thanks for the recipe!
Every time I take the edamame out for my salads I think “I really need to try roasting these things.” Maybe now I actually will! Somewhere I have a recipe that involves roasting them with bacon…though that’s probably not Dietbet friendly!
I find edamame strangely addictive, like, I eat them frozen straight out of the bag. This looks like a delicious way to eat them! For some reason my husband thinks that only women should eat these…maybe the Parmesan and will convince him otherwise.
I’m so excited to try this recipe! I usually keep a bag of edamame in my freezer from Trader Joe’s so that I can snack on something healthy when the cravings hit. This will be a nice break from the traditional boil & salt method 🙂
I love edamame, however, the most adventurous I’ve gotten with it is sprinkling it on a salad. I’m definitely going to try this.
Do you think the same recipe could be used for roasting chickpeas?
Thanks so much!
Stacey
Absolutely!
Looks delish! Where do you buy your {shelled} edamame?! Thanks!
I get mine at Kroger–I haven’t been able to find them at Walmart. 🙂
At my Kroger (Smith’s) they have Mukimame, which is shelled Edamame. If that helps anyone searching the freezer section.
Can you believe that I’ve never actually eaten edamame? I really need to get on that bandwagon because these edamames look delicious!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
It may be the highlight of my calorie counting day when my edamame snack is whistling. So, thanks! Hahaha! Really though…these sound so good! I’ve missed snacking too!
Also, what’s the serving size on these? I’m sure I could eat them all, but I’m also sure that’s frowned upon.
Good portion of snacks like this is portion that fits in your one hand, so one handful of crispy roasted edamame is right amount. I hope I helped you