Sesame Orechiette with Edamame

Orechiette is a type of pasta that originated in the Puglia region of Italy. The name ‘orechiette’ means ‘little ears’ in Italian, which describes the shape of the pasta.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Sesame Orechiette with Edamame

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Italian Courses: Lunch, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Orechiette pasta
• 1.5 cup Edamame
• 2 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the orechiette pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the edamame to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss again.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes over the pasta.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 4g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.