Phase 2 (vegan only) | Serves 4  
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (includes chilling time)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 14-ounce package frozen edamame (soybeans) in their shells
• Coarse sea salt
• Lime wedges
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add a teaspoon of sea salt to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil.
   
   
2. Add the frozen edamame and boil for 4 to 5 minutes. (Or, you can bring water to a boil in a steamer and steam the pods for 5 minutes.)
   
   
3. Drain the edamame in a colander and immediately rinse them with cold water.
4. Refrigerate the edamame until they are chilled, about 30 minutes.
   
   
5. Serve the pods in chilled margarita glasses with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, lime wedges, and red pepper flakes (optional).