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Red Bean Pesto
Authored By:  Michigan Bean Cuisine Cookbook, Michigan Bean Commission
Use as a dip or add to sauces, soups, and stews for extra zip.
Diet Types: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Wheat Free
Ingredients:
  • 5 ounces dry Kidney Beans, soaked
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, cored and seeded
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of Tabasco sauce
  • Serves: 8
    Cooking Time: Any
    Instructions:
    Drain beans, place in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, and cool completely. (To save time, use 15 ounces of canned beans)

    In the bowl of a food processor, chop garlic and jalapeno pepper. Add beans. Process beans while slowly pouring the water and oil throug feed tube. Add remaining ingredients and process utnil smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.


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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1
    Servings per Recipe: 8
    Amount Per Serving 
    Calories 162
    Calories from Fat 124
     % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 14g21%
      Saturated Fat 2g9%
      Mono Fat 3g 
    Sodium 240mg10%
    Total Carbs 8g3%
      Dietary Fiber 2g7%
    Protein 3g 
    Vitamin C2%
    Calcium2%
    Vitamin E14%
    Iron5%
    Vitamin B-65%
    Vitamin A1%
    Manganese5%
    Potassium4%
    Zinc2%
    Selenium1%
    Magnesium4%
    Thiamin7%
    Folate6%
    Phosphorus5%
    Copper5%
    Niacin2%
    Pantothenic acid1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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