December 02, 2020

Healthy Recipe: Vegetable & Edamame Pasta

By Do It Better Wellness

TOM D'INTINO/for PhillyVoice

Need a high-protein dinner idea that can be made in less than 30 minutes? Then you’re going to love this vegetable & edamame pasta dish. Packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients, this recipe is healthy and will leave you feeling satisfied.

Vegetable & Edamame Pasta — makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
• 1 box (8 oz.) of Banza Penne Pasta
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup of frozen edamame

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions on box.
Preheat large skillet. Cook onions, olive oil and garlic for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add in peppers, zucchini and edamame. Sauté for about 10 minutes.
In a food processor, add all ingredients for the sauce. Process until smooth. Set aside
Just before vegetables are cooked, add in tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until warm.
Add drained pasta to skillet and combine well. Then coat pasta and vegetables with basil sauce. Season to taste and garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 410
Carbs: 46g
Fiber: 12g
Fat: 19g
Protein: 20g