Edamame Collagen Pesto

Edamame Collagen Pesto

Looking for a fresh and nourishing twist on classic pesto? This Edamame Collagen Pesto is your new go-to. Packed with plant-based protein from edamame and bursting with the vibrant flavours of fresh herbs, this versatile recipe is as delicious as it is nutrient-dense. Whether you’re dipping veggie sticks, spreading it on toast, or stirring it through your favourite pasta, it’s a simple way to elevate any meal.

What makes this pesto extra special is the addition of Healthy Chef Grass Fed Collagen. Featuring both type I and type III collagen, this flavourless + odourless blend has been found to support healthy skin, bones, muscles and gut - without altering the taste or texture of your food. Combined with heart-healthy olive oil, flavourful herbs and zesty lemon, this pesto is a powerhouse of wellness in every spoonful.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 6

1 cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

small handful of fresh mint

1/2 bunch fresh parsley

1/2 bunch fresh basil

juice of 1 lemon

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup filtered water

2 tablespoons Healthy Chef Grass Fed Collagen

sea salt and black pepper, to taste

hemp seeds, to garnish

extra virgin olive oil, to garnish

lemon wedges, to garnish


TO SERVE

Carrot sticks, celery sticks, toasted sourdough

METHOD

BLANCH frozen edamame in a saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds - 1 minute, until softened, then drain. If using fresh, cook for up to 5 minutes. 

BLEND blanched edamame in a high-powered blender or food processor until smooth.

ADD herbs, lemon juice and zest, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper to the edamame and blend again until smooth. Add 1/3 cup of filtered water to smooth out the mixture even more.

ADD Grass Fed Collagen to the mixture and blend again until combined.

SPOON into a serving bowl and garnish with pine nuts, hemp seeds, olive oil and lemon wedge.

SERVE with carrot and celery sticks or enjoy on toasted sourdough.

NOTES & INSPIRATION

Swap Grass Fed Collagen for Healthy Chef Marine Collagen.

Add ½ an avocado to create a creamier pesto. 

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