When it comes to lunch or midweek dinner ideas, clients often ask me for ideas that won't break the bank or take all their precious spare time to prepare.  I am a fan of meals that are simple to prepare, satisfying and wholesome.  Although dietary variety is important - in reality for most of us this means having 5 or 6 'go to' meals that you can work into your every day routines, rather than a new recipe for every lunch and dinner you eat!  The recipe below fits the criteria for being easy and cost effective - two of the essentials to me.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of frozen edamame with shell on (like these >)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup reduced salt soy sauce
• 2 tsp chilli flakes
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame or peanut oil
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp fresh grated garlic
  

How to make:

1.  Steam or blanch edamame beans then dry them off and place in a bowl.
2.  Put oil, ginger and garlic in a saucepan on medium heat.  Sauté for about 30 seconds.
3.  Add brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, chilli flakes and water.  Simmer until the mixture thickens - about 7 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
4.  Once thickened, add the edamame beans, toss and serve.