Edamame Pesto Pasta

Main Dishes

Vegan

A vibrant, protein-rich twist on traditional pesto using edamame beans blended with fresh basil for a creamy, nutritious pasta sauce.

Prep Time (Min)

Cook Time (Min)

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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Ingredients

1 cup shelled edamame (cooked)
2 cups fresh basil (or spinach)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast
Salt & pepper to taste
12 oz pasta of your choice
Optional: cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for topping

This recipe is designed to be used with:

Nature's Classic

Edamame

Nature's Classic Non-GMO Premium Edamame are young soybeans carefully processed by hand. Available in pods or shelled in portion controlled packaging and microwave-ready in 3 minutes. High protein, vegan superfood.

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
In a food processor or blender, combine edamame, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Blend until smooth, adding more oil if needed for desired consistency.
Stir in Parmesan or nutritional yeast, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the cooked pasta with the edamame pesto, adding pasta water to thin if needed.
Serve immediately, optionally topped with cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken.

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