Heart Healthy Lima Bean Pesto & Pasta

Lima beans are a great source of dietary fiber and protein, making them a nutritious addition to this pesto pasta dish.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Heart Healthy Lima Bean Pesto & Pasta

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lima Beans
• 1 cup Basil Leaves
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 cup Pasta
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the lima beans in boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine the cooked lima beans, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large pan, heat some olive oil and sauté the cherry tomatoes until they start to soften.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss with the lima bean pesto.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Enjoy your heart-healthy Lima Bean Pesto & Pasta!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.