Black Bean Pesto

2 hours

247 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	ounces	black beans	dried
1	x	water
1	each	bay leaf
1	each	ham hock
2	each	jalapeno peppers	seeded
2	cloves	garlic
1	bunch	cilantro	stems only
1	x	salt and black pepper	freshly ground, to taste

Directions

1. Rinse and drain the beans thoroughly. Place them in a large saucepan or soup kettle, and add all the remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours.

2. Remove and discard the ham hock and bay leaf. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bean mixture, in batches, to the bowl of a food processor.

Process, adding cooking liquid as necessary to form a smooth, thick paste. You will use a total of about 1 cup liquid.

3. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the salt and pepper, if needed.

Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

This will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Makes 3 cups.

These beans make a hot and spicy spread.

Black Bean Pesto can also be heated through and served as a side dish, garnished with sour cream and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 186g

Amount per Serving

Calories 247 4% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	15%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	60%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 16.0g	32%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	8%		Iron	21%

* 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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