Meals Matter

Beans in Butternut Squash

Contributed By: karboe
Barbara Kingsolver

From the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

Ingredients

1c Dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained

3 Garlic cloves, minced

1 Carrot, sliced very thin

1 stalk Celery sliced thin

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Sage

2 tsp Rosemary

1 Butternut or hubbard squash halved lengthwise and seeded

Olive oil

Preparation

Combine beans and spices in large saucepan. Add water to cover and simmer 30-40 minutes until beans are tender and most water has cooked off.

While beans are cooking, drizzle a roasting pan w/olive oil and arrange squash skin side down. Cook at 400 for about 30-40 minutes until fully tender when pierced w/fork.

In saucepan, saute carrot and celery slices in a bit of olive oil until tender. Add garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Drain beans, add veggies and herbs.

Remove squash from oven and serve each half with a generous scoop of beans.

Cook's Notes

Very large, hearty servings.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree