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Creamy Pesto Beans

Creamy Pesto Beans
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked pinto beans, divided
  • 1 cup lite coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons pesto, divided
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. 1Add 1/3 of beans, coconut milk, half of pesto and garlic to blender.
  2. 2Blend until smooth, adding splash of water to thin if needed.
  3. 3Pour mixture into pot along with remaining beans.
  4. 4Stir and bring to simmer.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Simmer 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
  7. 7Divide evenly between bowls.
  8. 8Top with remaining pesto and parsley.

Good to know

Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days;.
Serving Size
Approximately 1 2/3 cups per serving;.
Additional Toppings
Nutritional yeast;.
Serve It With
Serve on its own or with toasted bread, crackers, roasted vegetables, or over quinoa or rice.

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