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Creamy Pesto Beans

Name: Creamy Pesto Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 200 g 2% cottage cheese; 30 g Parmesan cheese; 10 g pine nuts; 3 garlic (cloves); 50 g kale; 25 g basil; 0.5 cup fat free milk; salt and pepper (to taste); 3 can white beans (e.g. Cannellini or Great Northern; drained and rinsed (quantity estimated to match 32g protein per serving))

Recipe by Max Cooks @maxwellingtoncooks · Instagram

Imported by Alessia on SeeMeCook

A high-protein, fiber-rich vegetarian dish featuring white beans in a vibrant, creamy kale and basil pesto sauce made with cottage cheese.

4 servings20 minMediterranean

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Ingredients

200 g 2% cottage cheese
30 g Parmesan cheese
10 g pine nuts
3 garlic (cloves)
50 g kale
25 g basil
0.5 cup fat free milk
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 can white beans (e.g. Cannellini or Great Northern; drained and rinsed (quantity estimated to match 32g protein per serving))

Steps

1
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, kale, basil, and fat-free milk.
2
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy to create the pesto sauce.
4
Place the white beans in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
5
Pour the blended pesto sauce over the beans.
6
Stir and heat through until the sauce is warm and the beans are well-coated.

Notes

The recipe provides excellent macros with 32g of protein and 17g of fiber per serving. To reach these protein targets, ensure you are using a sufficient quantity of beans (approximately 3 standard cans for 4 servings).