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White Beans and Tomatoes with Kale Pesto

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Ingredients 

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cups grape tomatoes halved 
  • (2) 15oz cans reduced sodium cannellini beans, rinsed and drained.
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup packed fresh baby kale 
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese 
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tbsp water 
  • 1 clove garlic, halved 
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt 

Directions

  1. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp of the oil over medium heat. 
  2. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until lightly soften, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add beans; cook 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, for pesto, remove 1/2 tsp zest and squeeze 1 tbsp juice from lemon.
  6. In a food processor, combine remaining 1 tsp oil, lemon zest and juice, and remaining ingredients. 
  7. Cover and process until nearly smooth, serve bean mixture topped with pesto.