Italian Winter Squash and Beans
Italian Winter Squash and Beans
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium butternut squash (1 1/4 lb), peeled, seeded, cubed
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15.5oz) can Mrs. Grimes® Cannellini Beans (White Kidney Beans) (drained, rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Italian Winter Squash and Beans
Gluten Free
25 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium butternut squash (1 1/4 lb), peeled, seeded, cubed
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15.5oz) can Mrs. Grimes® Cannellini Beans (White Kidney Beans) (drained, rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove to small bowl with slotted spoon. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until starting to soften, stirring frequently. Add squash. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring and turning occasionally. Add broth, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in beans and vinegar. Cook until thoroughly heated. Top with fresh basil and olive oil.
Tip: Before peeling, poke squash with a fork in several places and microwave 1 minute. The squash will be much easier to peel.
During the fall months when pumpkins are available, you can substitute cubed pumpkin for the butternut squash.
Serving Size: about 4.5oz each
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 130, Total Fat 4.5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholestrol 5mg, Sodium 350mg, Carb 19g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 3g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 5g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%, Potassium 6%
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.