Edamame and Penne Salad

This delicious, colorful pasta dish is full of fiber and protein and perfect for a quick meal on the go. Serve with a side salad for extra veggies.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces multigrain penne, dried
  • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • Half of a 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces low-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Directions
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain in a colander. Run the pasta under cold water for about 20 seconds to stop the cooking process. Drain again. In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta cheese. Using a rubber scraper, fold the pasta and feta into the mixture.

Serves 4.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups. 320 calories, 10 grams fat, 8 milligrams cholesterol, 453 milligrams sodium, 38 milligrams total carbohydrates, 21 grams protein, 9 grams fiber.

Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association website.

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