Main Dishes
December 24, 2016
Calories
275
Sodium
574mg
23% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
10g
21% DV
Carbs
51g
17% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
Bean and Basil Pesto Penne #MeatlessMonday
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Creamy mashed beans and basil top whole wheat penne pasta for a #MeatlessMonday easy meal.
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1 cup canned cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 ounce almonds
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta, cooked
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 ounce almonds
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta, cooked
Combine beans, basil, broth, almonds, oil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.
Toss with hot, cooked pasta.
Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
275
Sodium
574mg
23% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
10g
21% DV
Carbs
51g
17% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
0.92g
4%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
9%
Monosaturated Fat
3g
20%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
574mg
23%
Potassium
164mg
4%
Protein
10g
21%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
6%
Sugar
2g
5%
Vitamin A
1063IU
21%
Vitamin B6
0.99mg
49%
Vitamin C
3mg
5%
Calcium
47mg
4%
Iron
2mg
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
