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High Protein Edamame Pasta
This edamame pasta dish is quick and easy to make, great for summer, and high in plant-based protein.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Vegan
Ingredients
- 375 g spaghettini
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos OR capers
- 1 ½ cups plant-based milk
- ¾ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cracked pepper
- ½ tsp. chili flakes
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Add desired amount of vegan or regular feta
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghettini in a large pot, with salted water, until al dente.
- Rinse, and transfer the pasta back into the pot.
- Add all of the ingredients except the feta into the pot with the pasta.
- Transfer to the stovetop and place over medium-high heat.
- Stir the pasta every 3 – 4 minutes to help the ingredients combine and prevent sticking.
- Continue to cook for 10 - 15 minutes until pasta and edamame is tender, absorbs most of the liquid, and the flavours combine.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately with crumbled feta on top!
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Notes
- Use any other pasta you desire! Make it gluten free, and even choose a different type like penne, spaghetti, etc. It’s endless!
- Add any other vegetables you wish! Customize the dish !
- Serve this with extra cheese on top, cooked asparagus, fresh tomatoes, or toasted sourdough bread! YUM!
- Store this in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 – 7 days. Reheat to serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23.3g
(8%)
Protein
18.8g
(38%)
Fat
17.9g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.8g
Cholesterol
24.1mg
(8%)
Sodium
1314.7mg
(55%)
Fiber
7.8g
(31%)
Sugar
9.3g
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 18.8g | 38% |
| Fat | 17.9g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 24.1mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1314.7mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 31% |
| Sugar | 9.3g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.