Edamame Pesto

I really thought I was going to make pea pesto today from Giada de Laurentiis' recipe. Sadly, I ate the last bag of frozen peas and didn't remind myself to buy more. But, what else is green and comes in a pod...? Edamame, the sexy name for soybeans. Per cup, edamame has about 17 grams of protein vs organic green peas which have 4 grams of protein per 2/3 cup (if you were looking at a Trader Joe's package). These pair well with the multiseed flatbread crackers that Trader Joe's also carries. One day, I'll figure out the ratio of seeds on top and make these myself. Onto the recipe...

Ingredients for edamame pesto

Ingredients

1 lb edamame in-shell, cooked then unshelled
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste

Directions

1. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together edamame, cheese, and garlic.

2. While running, drizzle in olive oil, salt and black pepper until well combined. Less than a minute.

3. Scoop everything out into a small bowl.

Makes almost 2 cups.

Spreadable Edamame Pesto