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Blistered Edamame

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This Blistered Edamame is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Claire Saffitz Pass the Pods C'mon, who doesn't love edamame? Consider this the adults-only version: sautéed, spicy, and highly snackable.
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high.

  2. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet followed by one 10-ounce package frozen edamame (thawed and patted dry), 2 dried chiles de árbol, and 3 smashed unpeeled garlic cloves. Cook, tossing often, until edamame are blistered and garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Toss in 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes or gochugaru and 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Serve with lime wedges.

Why this Blistered Edamame works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Blistered Edamame should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Blistered Edamame recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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