Edamame Succotash

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 strips (1-1/2 ounces) applewood-smoked bacon, finely chopped ( cup)
• 1 cup (6 ounces) frozen edamame, thawed
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, from 1 small ear
• 1/4 cup small-diced red bell pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

Preparation

Step 1

n a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until it has rendered its fat and begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.

Add the edamame, corn and bell pepper and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Photograph by Yunhee Kim

From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.