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Herbed White Bean Puree

:  September/October 1994, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

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A velvety puree of white beans makes a fiber-rich alternative to mashed potatoes. Serve with lamb chops or steak.


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Herbed White Bean Puree Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 15-1/2-ounce or 19-ounce cans cannellini beans, (white kidney beans), rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage, or 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Fill a large saucepan with cold water, add garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Add beans and return to a boil. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the beans and garlic in a strainer or colander.
  2. Transfer the beans and garlic to a food processor. Add parsley, oil and sage. Process, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary, to make a thick puree. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 285 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 9 g fiber; 603 mg sodium; 20 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (40% daily value), Folate (35% dv), Calcium (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 21/2 starch, 2 lean meat


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Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Type of Dish
Side dish, potato/starch
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

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Publication
The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
September/October 1994
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