Edamame, Tomato and Pecorino Bruschetta

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (8 oz.) shelled edamame
• 1 cup (8 oz.) grape tomatoes, quartered
• 4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. shredded pecorino romano cheese
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices country style multigrain bread

Preparation:

• In small-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring ¾ cup of water to a boil.
• Add edamame and cook 5 minutes; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, 3 tsp. of oil, vinegar, cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with remaining oil.
• Grill bread about 1 minute per side or until well toasted. Transfer to serving platter and top each slice with ¼ cup of edamame mixture.

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 123 Calories, 6 g Protein, 14 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 230 mg Sodium