Giant Limas With Winter Squash Recipe

Name: Giant Limas With Winter Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried giant lima beans, rinsed; 2 quarts plus 1 cup water; A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a Parmesan rind and a sprig each of sage, thyme and parsley; 1 pound winter squash, peeled and cut in small dice; Salt to taste; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons slivered fresh sage leaves; Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried giant lima beans, rinsed
2 quarts plus 1 cup water
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a Parmesan rind and a sprig each of sage, thyme and parsley
1 pound winter squash, peeled and cut in small dice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons slivered fresh sage leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and add the onion.
3
Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in half the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute.
5
Add the beans, water and bouquet garni and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
7
Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the remaining garlic, the winter squash, and salt to taste.
8
If the mixture seems dry, add a little more water.
9
Return to the oven and bake an hour longer, or until the beans and squash are very tender.
10
Remove from the heat and remove the bouquet garni.
11
Adjust salt, add pepper to taste and stir in the slivered sage.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried giant lima beans, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Giant Limas With Winter Squash falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Giant Limas With Winter Squash

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