Edamame Mint Pesto Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Pasta
1 cup	237ml	Cooked shelled edamame
1/4 cup	23g / 0.8oz	Smoked almonds
		= (or cashews or pine nuts)
1 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Fresh mint leaves - chopped, with
		One tablespoon reserved for garnish
3/4 cup	177ml	Fruity extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced 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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