Creamy Tomato & White Bean Puree

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Creamy Tomato & White Bean Puree

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 small portions
Course: Puree Stage
Cuisine: Bariatric Friendly
Calories: 74
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200g (7oz) tinned white beans (cannellini or butter beans), drained and rinsed
  • 200g (7oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml (2/3 cup) low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of dried basil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently warm the tomatoes, beans and stock together with the basil for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Pass through a sieve to remove any tomato skins or bean skins.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition information

Per 100g Per serving (113g)
Energy 274kJ / 66kcal 309kJ / 74kcal
Fat 2.7g 3g
of which saturates 0.4g 0.4g
Carbohydrate 7.5g 8.4g
of which sugars 1.7g 1.9g
Fibre 2.1g 2.4g
Protein 3g 3.3g
Salt 0.2g 0.2g
Barry
Beans can sometimes sit heavy in the early weeks, so start with a small spoonful and see how you get on before having a full portion.