Looking for a new healthy, fiber-packed recipe? Give this simple, deliciously satisfying meal a whirl! It packs in 10 grams of fiber, 10 grams of protein and loads of antioxidants in just one-half cup! It’s perfect for Meatless Monday! Um, yum! And if you crave comfort food, but hate what it does to your waistline, you’ll appreciate this lightened up comfort food.
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White Bean Pesto Salad:
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 c. white beans
1/4 c. roasted red pepper, chopped & jarred
1/2 c. basil
2 t. olive oil
3 T. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 T. Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place basil, olive oil, vegetable broth, and parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend all ingredients until the consistency becomes a paste. Next, rinse and drain roasted red pepper from jar and chop into small pieces. Rinse and drain white beans (to remove sodium) and place 1/2 c. in a bowl. Mix in ½ of pesto recipe until all beans are fully covered. Add 1/8 c. red pepper chunks. Lastly, add a dash of parmesan cheese, pepper and salt if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts: Serves: 2, Serving Size: 1/2 cup; Calories Per Serving: 197; Total Fat: 7g; Protein: 10g; Carbohydrate: 25g; Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 1g; Sodium: 349mg
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- 1 c. white beans
- ¼ c. roasted red pepper, chopped & jarred
- ½ c. basil
- 2 t. olive oil
- 3 T. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 T. Parmesan cheese
- Place basil, olive oil, vegetable broth, and parmesan cheese in a food processor. Blend all ingredients until the consistency becomes a paste. Next, rinse and drain roasted red pepper from jar and chop into small pieces. Rinse and drain white beans (to remove sodium) and place ½ c. in a bowl. Mix in ½ of pesto recipe until all beans are fully covered. Add ⅛ c. red pepper chunks. Lastly, add a dash of parmesan cheese, pepper and salt if desired. Enjoy!