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From World's Healthiest Foods Newsletter - March 12, 2010 The George Mateljan Foundation A great substitute for mashed potatoes. Rich in fiber, manganese and folate. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chicken broth, low sodium |
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, low sodium |
1/2 medium onion, chopped |
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, chopped (1/8 dried) |
1 salt to taste |
1 pepper to taste |
30 ounce lima beans, rinsed and drained |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium |
2 cloves garlic, medium, pressed |
1 salt to taste |
1 pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Chop onions and chop and press garlic and let them sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons broth and Healthy Saute 1/2 onion for 3 minutes over medium heat stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
3. Add rest of broth and tomato paste. cook on high heat for about 20 minutes. It should reduce to about half the volume. Strain away the liquid, returning it to the saucepan. (Discard onion and garlic). Season with rosemary, salt and pepper.
4. While both is reducing, Healthy Saute 1 medium onion in a medium-sized saute pan over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beans, stock, salt and pepper.
5. Simmer for another 3 - 4 minutes. Puree bean mixture with pressed garlic in a blender. Stop blender occassionally to scrape sides with a rubber spatula.
6. Serve beans drizzled with tomato broth.
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