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