Spicy Edamame and Inside Out Egg Rolls

Sister and I just had an impromptu dinner last night. We made two great recipes but we did not take a single photo. Sorry about that! But the recipes are definitely worth sharing. We made Spicy Edamame from Cuisine at Home's December 2013 issue and Inside Out Egg Rolls. 

The Edamame were so good! Spicy! But so so good! We did not chill them, we ate them warm. We both loved the dressing. Sister thought it would be great on green beans too. The sesame oil is wonderful. I love the spicy, tangy soy thing too. Dear sister and I really enjoyed them despite the burning lips we had when they were gone. Still worth it!

The Inside Out Egg Rolls is a recipe from the WW Recipe Review board. I have been making it for a while now. I have adjusted it to my taste adding a little sausage. It really does taste like an egg roll without the fried skin. This time sister found a bag of Chinese noodles to use as a garnish. It was delicious!

The best thing about the whole meal is that it took maybe 15 minutes. Both dishes take no time at all to prepare. I really need to try to keep these ingredients around for when you just need a meal in a hurry. I hope you try one or both soon. I will get photos next time. I promise!


Spicy Edamame
Source: Cuisine at Home; December 2013
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) bag frozen edamame in the shell
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Coarse salt
Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Cook edamame according to package directions. Drain edamame and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain and dry in a salad spinner.

Whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, zest, sesame oil, and pepper flakes in a large bowl; add edamame and toss to coat. Chill edamame until ready to serve, tossing occasionally. Garnish edamame with coarse salt and sesame seeds.

Per serving: 178 cal; 7g total fat (0g sat); 0mg chol; 189mg sodium; 15g carb; 6g fiber; 12g protein.

Note: If you prefer warm edamame, cook, drain, and dry them, then immediately toss with the sauce mixture.

Inside Out Egg Roll

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil

1/2 a roll of reduced fat pork or turkey breakfast sausage

1 garlic clove, grated

1" ginger, grated
1 bag (16 oz.) Cole slaw mix 

Soy sauce (reduced sodium) to taste

1/8 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder

Salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste

Directions

Sauté sausage in oil until brown. Add garlic, ginger, and slaw mix; saute until it starts to reduce in size. Add soy sauce, five spice powder, salt and peppers to taste. Sauté a little longer and serve.

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Inside Out Egg Roll recipe with Photos**