Recipe
Save Money on Pine Nuts and Make Creamy Edamame Pesto Instead
Do your friends make fun of you for how often they see you snacking on edamame? Do they warn you that some day you may turn into an edamame bean? No? Just me? Cool. Well, I assure you, just as I assure them, that there is a good reason why they are a staple part of my snack diet.
Not only are they almost as addictive as popcorn, they are also packed with the nutrients and protein you need for a mid-day energy boost. With 17 grams of protein in each cup, soy beans are so versatile and can been used in many different dishes and sides.
I put them in everything and always keep a bag of these green goobers in my freezer. They add protein and a nice bite to any dish—bonus points for making dips and spreads creamier, too. That's why I decided to add edamame to my pesto to create an edamame pesto spread.
Edamame Pesto Spread
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen edamame
- 5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup tightly packed basil leaves
- 2 whole cloves garlic
- 1 cup toasted almonds
- 1 cup arugula
- Pinch salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice