Ragout of Clam, Hominy, Squash and Lima Bean Recipe

Name: Ragout of Clam, Hominy, Squash and Lima Bean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound hot Italian sausage, pricked with the tines of a fork; 60 littleneck clams; 4 medium onions, cut in half and sliced into thin half-moons; 2 medium heads Belgian endive, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped (optional); 3/4 cup white wine; 2 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes, crushed with their juice; 1 stick unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces; 1 cup dried lima beans, soaked over night; 1 small butternut squash, cut in half, seeded, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch dice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound hot Italian sausage, pricked with the tines of a fork
60 littleneck clams
4 medium onions, cut in half and sliced into thin half-moons
2 medium heads Belgian endive, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
3/4 cup white wine
2 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes, crushed with their juice
1 stick unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces
1 cup dried lima beans, soaked over night
1 small butternut squash, cut in half, seeded, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3
Add the sausages and boil for 8 minutes.
4
Drain and let cool.
5
Cut the sausages into 1/4-inch dice.
6
Lay the clams in a roasting pan.
7
Top with the sausage, onions, endive, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, wine, 1 cups tomatoes and butter.
8
Bring to a boil on top of the stove, then roast in the oven for 8 minutes.
9
Turn the clam mixture and roast for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until the clams have opened.
10
Remove the shells, reserve the clams and pour the remaining solids and liquid into a medium saucepan.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Drain the lima beans and add them to the pot and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
If the mixture begins to stick add cup water.
14
Stir in half of the squash and the rosemary and simmer for 30 minutes.
15
Add the remaining squash and tomatoes and the hominy.
16
Simmer for 20 minutes.
17
Stir in the reserved clams and simmer for 5 minutes.
18
Season with salt and pepper and serve with polenta, couscous or rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound hot Italian sausage, pricked with the tines of a fork, 60 littleneck clams, 4 medium onions, cut in half and sliced into thin half-moons, 2 medium heads Belgian endive, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Ragout of Clam, Hominy, Squash and Lima Bean falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ragout of Clam, Hominy, Squash and Lima Bean

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