Pureed Navy Beans

If you are looking for a way to add more legumes to your Healthiest Way of eating and reduce the amount of potatoes at the same time, this recipe is for you! It is a great substitute for mashed potatoes and is not only healthier but tastes great as well!

Pureed Navy Beans

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
4 cups or 2 cans (BPA free)navy beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 + 2 TBS vegetable broth
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:
Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties
Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onions in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute stirring constantly.
Add beans, rosemary and the remaining 2 TBS of broth. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Puree in blender making sure you don't fill more than half full, and start on low speed. You will have to stop the blender a couple times and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4