HEART HEALTHY LIMA BEAN PESTO & PASTA
Pesto lovers check this out! A cholesterol-lowering fiber and protein filled pesto. Arugula gives this pesto a nice bite if you want more of a kick go ahead and add the optional sriracha sauce. The Lima beans, cheeses and olive oil gives this a butter texture and protein. The lima beans replace the nuts in pesto's. You can do 1/2 arugula and 1/2 basil for more of a bite! BUT be sure to use tender baby arugula for it is raw in this recipe. The older the tougher and stronger it gets.The cook time is for the pasta. Mine was 8 minutes but cook according to package directions.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 23m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Into a running food processor place lima beans and garlic add arugula, basil and cheeses. Pulse to blend.
- Slowly add oil through feed tube to make a nice paste.
- Season with salt and sriracha sauce to your heat level.
- Toss on to hot cooked cavatappi pasta.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and watch it disappear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 297, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17.4
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Kazi Abid
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The lima bean pesto was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe, but it was a complete failure. The lima bean pesto was watery and the pasta was rubbery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Shayan Kabeer
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lima bean pesto was inedible and the pasta was so overcooked that it was mush. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Azan rana
[email protected]I found this recipe to be just okay. The lima bean pesto was a bit too salty for my taste and the pasta was slightly undercooked. I probably wouldn't make this recipe again.
Mohin Sheikh
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a miss for me. The lima bean pesto was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Ahmed Abbas
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe. The lima bean pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Shantell Perkins
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lima bean pesto was so flavorful and unique. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jael Mukoko
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The lima bean pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
MD nayem Khalifa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans. The pesto is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
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[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Maulana Hidayat
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lima bean pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
ali Arowolo
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The lima bean pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Joseph Roche
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans. The pesto is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rayhan Perbez
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Alicia Rawlins
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lima bean pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Milena Hollywood
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The lima bean pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Masud Khandokar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans. The pesto is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Laura Towers
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Morsheda Akhter
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lima bean pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly.