Pasta with Edamame Pesto
Edamame pesto is a fresh, delicious way to eat these healthy beans
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 312kcal
- 1 cup edamame (shelled), microwaved for a couple of minutes with a few tablespoons of water until just tender.
- ½ cup watercress , chopped
- 5 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 cup tofu
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds , powdered
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup capers , drained
- 1 cup walnuts , toasted lightly and chopped coarsely
- 13.5 oz penne (I used whole-wheat, although this would work as well with regular pasta)
Salt the pasta water and cook the pasta per package directions until al dente.
To a food processor, add the edamame, tofu, garlic, watercress, cumin powder and red pepper flakes. Add salt to taste.
With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto comes together in a smooth, creamy sauce with a lovely pale green color.
Remove the cooked pasta to a bowl and add the pesto sauce, capers and walnuts.
Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
You can also add some pre-roasted veggies like bell peppers and zucchini or even some sliced avocados for a delicious and healthy meal in minutes!
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.9mg