Pureed Lima Beans with Rosemary Tomato Broth - GF

Rich in health-promoting fiber, manganese, and folate, this recipe is a great substitute for mashed potatoes and an easy way to include lima beans as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating.

Tomato Broth:
3 TBS + 1-1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
½ medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 TBS tomato paste
½ tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/8 tsp dried rosemary)
salt and pepper to taste

Beans:
2 15 oz cans lima beans, rinsed and drained,
1 medium onion, chopped
¼ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (gluten free)
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
salt and white pepper to taste

Chop onions and chop and press garlic and let them sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties.

Heat 3 TBS broth and Healthy Sauté 1/2 onion for 3 minutes over medium low heat stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.

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.

While broth is reducing, Healthy sauté 1 medium onion in a medium-sized sauté pan over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beans, stock, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Puree bean mixture with pressed garlic in a blender. Stop blender occasionally to scrape sides with a rubber spatula.

Serve beans drizzled with tomato broth.
Serves 4 - The George Mateljan Foundation