Pureed Navy Beans

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Pureed Navy Beans are a great substitute for mashed potatoes in your Healthiest Way of Eating. Rich in dietary fiber, it can help maintain normal cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels. And it's delicious. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutesr
Serves 4

Ingredients:
• 2 cans 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:
1. Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties
2. 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.
3. Add beans, rosemary and the remaining 2 TBS of broth. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 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.

Healthy Cooking Tips:
It is best to stop the blender a couple of times and scrape the sides. By being patient with this, you won't need to add extra liquid, and your beans will have a firmer consistency when done.