When it comes to lunch or midweek dinner ideas, clients often ask me for ideas that won't break the bank or take all their precious spare time to prepare. I am a fan of meals that are simple to prepare, satisfying and wholesome. Although dietary variety is important - in reality for most of us this means having 5 or 6 'go to' meals that you can work into your every day routines, rather than a new recipe for every lunch and dinner you eat! The recipe below fits the criteria for being easy and cost effective - two of the essentials to me.
Ingredients
1 packet of frozen edamame with shell on (like these)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup reduced salt soy sauce
2 tsp chilli flakes
3 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame or peanut oil
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tsp fresh grated garlic
How to make:
Steam or blanch edamame beans then dry them off and place in a bowl.
Put oil, ginger and garlic in a saucepan on medium heat. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
Add brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, chilli flakes and water. Simmer until the mixture thickens - about 7 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
Once thickened, add the edamame beans, toss and serve.