As you may or may not know, Shane and I are currently going through IVF abroad in Greece! Naturally, the fertility journey, and possibly/hopefully being pregnant soon has gotten me to think about how I can incorporate more fertility-boosting foods into my diet. For today’s recipe, the focus is centered around folate and omega 3’s, and lemme tell ya… your girl’s packin’.Edamame, spinach and avocado are the stars in today’s food folate show, and as for the omega 3’s, we’re bringing walnuts and omega 3-rich oil along for the ride. Really though, this creamy edamame pesto packs so much more than just those couple of nutrients, and it is crazy good. It’s everything you love about pesto – herbaceous, salty, nutty, and super punchy – but way heartier and packed with tons of protein and fiber too. A real stunner, she is!Toss with your favorite pasta, throw on some chicken, seafood or veg, eat it with a spoon, or use however else you eat pesto. Your bod, soul, and perhaps a wittle one, will thank you.
2tbspcanola oil or walnut oilorganic, expeller/cold pressed if using canola oil
2tspgarlicminced
Kosher saltto taste
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Toss with a pound of your favorite pasta and some starchy, salty pasta water for a creamy pesto pasta situation, spread it on pizza, sandwiches, chicken, fish, or veggies, or use however else you’d use pesto. Enjoy!
Notes
Canola oil has a bad rep because of the way conventional canola is processed, but it’s actually rich in Omega 3’s and low in Omega 6’s, and if you’re buying expeller/cold pressed, you don’t have to worry about the chemicals used in conventional processing. If canola oil still scares you, by all means use walnut oil, which is higher in Omega 3’s (albeit higher in Omega 6’s), or use extra virgin olive oil.
Why aren’t we using EVOO automatically today? Because today is focused more on omega 3’s, which EVOO is very low in. That being said, I love olive oil. I use it all the time and have nothing against it. Do what feels best for you!
Micronutrient Highlights
197% vitamin k, 46% folate, 34% copper, 23% vitamin A, 20% magnesium, 18% vitamin C + phosphorus, 16% vitamin B2, B6 + calcium, 15% vitamin E, 13% zinc, and 1.2g omega 3’s
I'm a big eater, a huge fan of pasta (and mac n cheese), and I'm on a mission to prove that indulgence and balance can exist well together without silly restrictions or dieting. Life's too short to eat bad food!
