Edamame Succotash

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

In 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 tea. salt and 1/8 tea. white pepper. Remove from the heat and serve hot.