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Creamy Pesto Lima Beans Recipe

Creamy pesto butter beans are a quick, flavorful dish made with canned lima beans, red pesto, and cream. Perfect for a comforting meal in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup red pesto
  • 540 ml lima beans 1 large can

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the olive oil.
  • Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softening.
  • Add the garlic and spices and cook for about a minute to draw out the flavor.
  • Add the pesto and let it cook for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the broth and deglaze the pan (scraping any bits off the bottom.) Add the beans and the cream.
  • Simmer for 7-8 minutes, until slightly thickened and the beans are warmed through.

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Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg