Ingredients
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⅓ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the basil and cook uncovered until bright green, about 20 seconds. Immediately plunge basil in ice water until cold. Squeeze basil to remove excess moisture and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Put basil, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garbanzo beans, and white beans, salt, and black pepper, respectively, in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
200 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 200 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Sodium 144mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 8g | 15% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 75mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 420mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.