A flavorful and protein-packed main dish
Time to Prepare: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat.
Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the cooked edamame in the bottom of a baking dish.
Pour the tomato basil sauce over the edamame.
Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot as a main dish.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 257 calories, 10.8 grams of fat, 20.7 grams of protein, and 23.4 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 41% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 33% of the DV of protein, and 8% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is high in protein thanks to the edamame and mozzarella cheese. The tomato sauce and basil add flavor and nutrients, including vitamin C and lycopene.