
Column | Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.
Here’s a simple way to boost your fiber and protein intake: Eat legume pastas.Found in many grocery stores, legume pastas are made from black beans, chickpeas, red lentils, lupine beans, fava beans and edamame — a type of soybean typically served in sushi restaurants.Edamame pasta is a standout in the world of legume pastas. A 2-ounce serving of edamame spaghetti contains around 12 grams of dietary fiber — roughly the same amount in two cups of cooked broccoli.Fiber is a particularly critical nu...