by Karen Weido

I should start this post by telling you that I am not a foodie. Food at my house comes in the form of quick and simple. More than once my daughter has sat down at the dinner table and asked “What color box did this come out of?”

So when I was asked to contribute to a Bean2Blog edition of Foodie Friday, I pretty much panicked.  But then I remember a super simple Edamame snack I had been making since I returned from Bean2Blog.

While seeking out Edamame recipes, I noticed that everyone did a Roasted Edamame with salt and pepper. It sounded good, but I’m not really a salt and pepper girl, so I decided to make a Ranch version. You’ve probably made Ranch Crackers before – same thing.  It is super quick and easy, and I love snacking on it.

I typically make one cup of this at a time. It makes just enough to provide a good snack for the day.  I take one cup of frozen Edamame and put it in a bowl.

Add in 1/8 cup of cooking oil (I use vegetable) and 2-3 tablespoons (more or less depending on taste) of Ranch Dressing Mix.

Stir it all together and then spread out on a baking sheet.  Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.  Use a spatula to flip them around on the sheet and bake for another 10ish minutes.

Cool and enjoy!

Karen Weido is a full time wife, full time mom, and works full time in Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations. She and her family live in Southwest Arkansas.  She has been sharing her family’s stories and activities on Ting’s Mom Blog since 2010.  In her spare minutes she tries to read, is learning to cook, and runs around in the backyard with her kids. Karen can also be found creeping around (and often posting) on Twitter and Instagram.