Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods
Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods offer a toasty, nutty bite with pops of sea-salt and pepper over tender, slightly crisp soybeans. The olive oil helps the edges caramelize, while minced garlic perfumes each pod for a savory, snackable treat. Serve warm as a casual appetizer, game-day nibble, or a simple side that pairs well with weeknight dinners.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 9
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the edamame, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven, stirring once halfway through, until the edamame shells begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Serve whole and pop the beans out of the shells to eat.
- Calories 84.2 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.17 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 17.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.72 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Roasted Edamame Pods is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Edamame Pods, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 84.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Edamame Pods, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Sea Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 84.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods healthy?
- Garlic-Roasted Edamame Pods has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 84.2 calories and 0.61 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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