By Richard Hall
Creamy protein pesto
Enjoy in the hearty goodness of High Protein Pesto Butter Beans by @_plantbaes_
This dish is packed with flavor and protein, making it a delightful addition to your plant-based menu.
Serves 2
Updated at: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:06:25 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories546.6 kcal (27%)
Total Fat18.1 g (26%)
Carbs58.2 g (22%)
Sugars8.4 g (9%)
Protein42.8 g (86%)
Sodium665.1 mg (33%)
Fiber20.1 g (72%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
1 tspolive oil
1leek
diced
2 cupsbutter beans
cooked
3 cupsbaby spinach
1 ½ Tbsppine nuts
toasted
red chili flakes
to taste
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Creamy Protein Pesto
Instructions
Step 1
Add all the sauce ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
Step 2
In a pot on medium heat, add the olive oil and leek and cook, covered, for 7 minutes, stirring regularly.
Step 3
Add the butter beans and sauce, season with salt & pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Turn off the heat, add the baby spinach, stir, and let sit, covered, for 2 minutes, until the greens are just wilted.
Step 4
Top with pine nuts and chili flakes, adjust salt & pepper, and enjoy!
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