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Green Goddess Pistachio Pesto Beans

This creamy pesto beans are full of antioxidants, fibre and protein packed! They come together so quickly and taste incredible and comforting!

Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 small zucchinis sliced thick
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup kale (leaves only)
  • 350 g silken tofu
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup roasted pistachios
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cans (19 fl oz/540ml) white beans
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional topping: parsley, spicy oil, dollops of vegan yogurt or sour cream and roasted pistachios
  • Serve with naan or bread
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, drizzle olive oil. Add hing, thyme and chilli flakes and roast for 30 seconds. Then add zucchini, spinach and kale and roast for another 1-2 minutes stirring. Cover the pan and let the vegetables soften for a few minutes, checking on them every minute to prevent them burning.
  2. Once the greens are wilted transfer the vegetables to a blender along with tofu, basil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, roasted pistachios and coconut milk and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In the same large skillet over low-medium heat add beans, then top it with the pesto cream sauce. Mix well and allow to cook for a few minutes until slightly thickens. May continue to cook if desired a thicker consistency.
  4. Garnish with optional toppings: vegan yogurt or sour cream, spicy oil, roasted pistachios, and parsley or basil. Serve with naan or your favourite bread!
  5. TIP: This sauce can also be used to add to pasta instead of beans!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 495.96kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.96g37%
Saturated Fat 12.5g63%
Sodium 970.35mg41%
Potassium 1305.4mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 48.21g17%
Dietary Fiber 14.74g59%
Sugars 4.44g
Protein 31.41g63%
Vitamin A 87.29 IU
Vitamin C 30.67 mg
Calcium 361.3 mg
Iron 10.33 mg
Vitamin E 2.4 IU
Vitamin K 154.16 mcg
Thiamin 9.93 mg
Riboflavin 9.92 mg
Niacin 57.26 mg
Vitamin B6 10.07 mg
Folate 169.53 mcg
Vitamin B12 7.79 mcg
Phosphorus 376.48 mg
Magnesium 195.43 mg
Zinc 6.32 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beans, pesto, fresh, pistaccio, green goddess
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