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Edamame Mint Pesto Pasta

You can serve this on a sliced baguette as an appetizer as well as with pasta. Edamame, green soybeans, are available fresh and frozen in well-stocked markets.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb 227g / 8ozPasta
1 cup 237mlCooked shelled edamame
1/4 cup 23g / 0.8ozSmoked almonds
  = (or cashews or pine nuts)
1 cup 40g / 1.4ozFresh mint leaves - chopped, with
  One tablespoon reserved for garnish
3/4 cup 177mlFruity extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced ultra-fresh garlic
  Sea salt - to taste
  Coarsely-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

While the pasta cooks, combine the edamame, nuts, mint and olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend until chunky. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper.

When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and return it to the pot. Add the pesto and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper liberally to taste and top with the reserved mint.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 741 calories; 15 grams protein; 50 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fiber; 49 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 12 mg. sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 10-29-2003

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