This High-Protein Pasta Swap Won't Leave You Feeling Deprived - Tasting Table

"Sometimes all you need is to curl up on the couch with a big bowl of pasta, wearing an old sweatshirt that can handle a little tomato-sauce splatter. After all, it's comfort food with a heavy emphasis on the comfort - all carbs and sauce and warm, full feelings. But what if you could get that same satisfaction with the added benefit of a little protein boost with just one easy swap? All you have to do is reach for a box of edamame pasta."

"Made from edamame bean flour, a standard 2-ounce serving of edamame pasta contains 24 grams of protein. Meanwhile, the same amount of regular pasta typically has about 7 to 8 grams of protein. It makes a big difference, especially since protein helps with everything from keeping you feeling full to increasing muscle mass and strength. Not only that, but two ounces of dried edamame pasta is also much higher in fiber with 11 grams, making it great for dietary health and regulating blood sugar levels."

Edamame pasta is made from edamame bean flour and provides about 24 grams of protein per 2-ounce serving, compared with roughly 7 to 8 grams in regular pasta. Two ounces of dried edamame pasta also supply about 11 grams of fiber versus under 2 grams in conventional pasta. The higher protein and fiber content promotes satiety, supports muscle mass and strength, and helps regulate blood sugar. Edamame pasta is gluten-free, milder in taste, slightly nutty, firmer in texture with more chew, and works well in many recipes. Multiple brands sell edamame pasta online, including Explore Cuisine.

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