Friday, February 26, 2016

Pureed Navy Beans Recipe

Today's Recipe

If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...

If you are looking for a way to add more legumes to your Healthiest Way of eating and reduce the amount of potatoes at the same time, this recipe is for you! It is a great substitute for mashed potatoes and is not only healthier but tastes great as well!
Pureed Navy Beans
Pureed Navy Beans
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups or 2 cans (BPA free)navy beans, drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 + 2 TBS vegetable broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties
  2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onions in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute stirring constantly.
  3. Add beans, rosemary and the remaining 2 TBS of broth. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Puree in blender making sure you don't fill more than half full, and start on low speed. You will have to stop the blender a couple times and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
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