GIANT LIMAS WITH WINTER SQUASH
I love the fact that beans, lentils and greens symbolize prosperity in the New Year in places as disparate as the American South and the South of France. I wonder if it's really because lentils and beans are round like coins and swell when they cook, or if it's because that's about all anybody can afford to eat after the excesses of the holiday season. The notion of thrift wouldn't apply to some of the other foods that symbolize good luck or prosperity in certain cultures - fish, for instance, or saffron. I've taken traditions from different places this week and thrown some of them together, focusing mainly on lentils, beans, greens and fish. These are simple dishes that I hope will help you to begin 2012 on a happy, healthy note. Look for more New Year's dishes in the Recipes for Health index. Baking in a slow oven is the best way to cook large lima beans, which can fall apart easily if boiled too hard. This dish is luxuriously creamy (though there's no cream in it) and comforting.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the beans, water and bouquet garni and bring to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the remaining garlic, the winter squash, and salt to taste. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more water. Return to the oven and bake an hour longer, or until the beans and squash are very tender. Remove from the heat and remove the bouquet garni. Adjust salt, add pepper to taste and stir in the slivered sage.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 344, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1245 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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mrsmunni mahadi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of winter squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash was roasted to perfection and the limas were cooked perfectly.
Qamar iqbal M yousaf
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover winter squash. I had some leftover butternut squash from Thanksgiving, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Michelle Kuhn
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use giant limas. This recipe is a great way to change things up. The squash and spices really complement the limas.
Deejay Jash
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.
Richard Labile
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new meatless dishes to try. This recipe is a great option! It's packed with protein and flavor.
Tesfu Chu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and the savory limas.
Benji Silver
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out mushy. I think I cooked it for too long.
Chelle Lewis
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
carry Minarty
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Pervaiz mangi
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious too.
Wizzy
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying dish.
Salma Art
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that was starting to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up. The dish turned out delicious!
Taylor Yusuff
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.
Francisco Raymound
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash and spices really complemented the limas and made them much more enjoyable. I'll definitely be making this again.
Qasid Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used butternut squash instead of winter squash, and it worked perfectly. The limas were cooked to perfection and the squash was tender and flavorful.
M. Saqlain
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors of this dish! The green limas and orange squash look so beautiful together. And the taste is just as good as it looks. I especially enjoyed the crispy texture of the squash.
Md Ysrafil Khan
[email protected]This giant limas with winter squash recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet squash and savory limas was delicious, and the addition of spices like cumin and chili powder gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again!