"Beans are having kind of a moment; which is a funny thing to say about a food that has been a staple in cuisines all around the world for hundreds of thousands of years. Still, every few years we are reminded that beans are nutritional powerhouses, and eating them can significantly improve our overall health. The cause of the most recent surge of bean popularity may have to do with the rising interest in fiber, the newest fad taking the world of nutrition by storm."
"Large, soft, tender beans take the place of pasta like gnocchi, and act as a super-buttery base for meats and sauces. In this recipe, developer Michelle McGlinn turns glossy butter beans into a creamy, dreamy pesto dish by mixing fresh basil pesto with heavy cream and strips of crispy prosciutto. The result is a rustic, one-pot dinner for fiber enthusiasts who love the taste and texture of pesto and gnocchi but want to make beans the main ingredient."
Beans are gaining renewed popularity because interest in dietary fiber has grown and fiber supports digestion and overall health. Butter beans can replace pasta-like gnocchi, offering a large, soft, tender texture that serves as a super-buttery base for sauces and meats. A creamy pesto butter bean preparation combines fresh basil pesto with heavy cream, vegetable broth, and strips of crispy prosciutto, delivering a rich, rustic one-pot dinner. The dish cooks quickly — about 30 minutes — and provides a fiber-packed main course suitable for weeknight meals.
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