Roasted Edamame With Garlic and Olives
Roasted Edamame With Garlic and Olives: a snack that fits Balanced.
Adapted from food.com, by Marty the Beagle

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb frozen edamame (shelled)
- 6 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise (or quartered, depending on size)
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Put all the ingredients (no, you don't need to thaw the edamame) in a loaf pan, and add salt and pepper if desired. Remember: olives are salty, so you might not want more salt.
- Mix everything well.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the garlic is tender.50 min timer
- Stir, and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil.
- Enjoy! (It's especially good scooped up with corn chips.).
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