Garlic Butter Edamame

4.65 from 14 votes
Recipe IndexJump to Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย privacy policy.

Edamame - one of the best edamame recipes with garlic butter. Learn all about edamame nutrition, calories and how to eat edamame in this recipe!

Edamame coated with garlic butter.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Edamame

What is Edamame?

Edamame are green soybeans harvested before maturing. They are a healthy ingredient containing lots of nutrients found in both beans and vegetables.

They are one of the most popular ingredients in Japanese recipes.

They are great as an appetizer and commonly served before a meal in Japanese izakaya (gastropubs). They are ideal for beer and great to prevent hangovers!


Edamame Nutrition

Edamame beans with garlic and butter served in a plate.

1 cup serving of shelled edamame contains the following nutrition:

  • 18 grams fiber
  • 5 grams fat
  • 3 grams polyunsaturated fat
  • 1 gram monounsaturated fat
  • 22 grams protein
  • 26 grams carbohydrate
  • 30 mg sodium

They are also loaded with vitamin C, iron, vitamin A and calcium. For detailed nutrition information and health benefits, check this out.


How To Make Edamame

Garlic butter edamame topped with sesame seeds in a bowl.

There are many ways to make the beans. One of the easiest recipes is plain steamed or boiled edamame.

I also love garlic edamame with butter, as illustrated in this easy 10-minute recipe.

The savory flavors of garlic, butter, salt and pepper add exciting new dimensions to the taste. The edamame beans are so appetizing and addictive you won’t stop eating!

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


Frequently Asked Questions

How to eat edamame?

Only the beans are edible as the pods are tough and hairy. To eat the beans, peel open the pods and push out the beans. Discard the pods.

Can I freeze edamame?

Yes, you can freeze them in the refrigerator. In fact, in the United States, all edamame are sold frozen.

How long does it take to boil edamame?

The beans are cooked in 5 minutes in hot boiling water. Drain in the colander and let cool before serving.

How many calories per serving?

Each cup of shelled edamame beans is 240 calories, according to WebMD.

The inside of edamame beans.

What To Serve With Garlic Butter Edamame

For an easy and wholesome Japanese meal, I recommend the following recipes:

I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on FacebookPinterest, and Instagram for new updates.


Other Recipes You Might Like

Freshly baked cod fillet with seasonings crust on a plate, garnished with lemon slices and herbs.
5 Secrets to 20-Minute Dinners
FREE EMAIL BONUS: How would it feel to have dinner DONE in 20 minutes? I’ll show you how!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
4.65 from 14 votes

Garlic Butter Edamame

Garlic Butter Edamame – healthy edamame coated with garlicky and buttery goodness. The easiest appetizer you can whip up in 10 mins.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients  

  • Water, for boiling
  • 12 oz. edamame
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook the edamame for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the salted butter by heating it up (you can heat it up in a microwave), then add the garlic, cayenne pepper and black pepper, stir to mix well.
  • Toss the edamame with the garlic butter mixture and top with a pinch of kosher salt and some sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 87mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Please rate and comment below!

About Bee Yinn Low

Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating





9 Comments

  1. TJ says:

    There is no recipe card.

    1. Bee Yinn Low says:

      Thanks for letting me know. It was accidentally deleted. Added back now!

  2. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  3. Wayne Borden says:

    Aloha Bee,
    Love your recipes.
    In Hawaii, there are a lot of variations with edamame. I find that the taste is usually on the outside of the pod and if you put the pod in your mouth to remove the seed[s] ok. I am experimenting with cooking in salted water to a boil, add the uncooked soybeans, bringing back to a boil, turning off the flame, and letting it cook until the water cools.
    I am also playing with pre-soaking in salted water.
    Obviously, I feel fresh from the garden ALWAYS taste better than frozen or store bought sitting on the shelf.
    Looking forward to future recipes.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Wayne, thanks for sharing the information and tips. That’s so great that you can get all kinds of edamame there!!

  4. Mahy Elamin says:

    5 stars
    Ohhhh I just love edamame! This sounds so good. And really easy to make so perfect for any night of the week.

  5. Rasa Malaysia says:

    Hi Richard, the pods are not really edible, I wrote it in the post as a tongue and cheek. You eat the seeds in there. I am sorry I didn’t make it clearer.

  6. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says:

    5 stars
    Hmmm, even eating the hairy pods too! I must therefore try this recipe!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      LOL, yeah. ;)