Smoky Black Bean and Butternut Ragout Recipe

Name: Smoky Black Bean and Butternut Ragout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. fresh lime juice; 3 tsp. pure maple syrup, divided; 1 Tbs. unsalted butter; 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 lb. peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice (4 cups); 1 small yellow onion, cut into medium dice ( 1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tsp. adobo sauce from can of chipotles in adobo; ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese; 23 Tbs. chopped or whole cilantro or mint leaves; 1/4 cup toasted pepitas or toasted chopped pecans, optional

Servings: persons

1 tsp. fresh lime juice
3 tsp. pure maple syrup, divided
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 lb. peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice (4 cups)
1 small yellow onion, cut into medium dice ( 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp. adobo sauce from can of chipotles in adobo
⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
23 Tbs. chopped or whole cilantro or mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted pepitas or toasted chopped pecans, optional

1
Combine lime juice and 1 tsp.
2
maple syrup in small bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat butter and 1 Tbs.
5
oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Add squash, and season with salt, if desired.
7
Cover pan, and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Uncover pan, add onion, and increase heat to medium-high.
9
Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until squash is tender and lightly browned.
10
Remove from heat, and gently stir in lime-maple mixture.
11
Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
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oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
13
Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds, or until softened and fragrant.
14
Add beans, adobo sauce, remaining 2 tsp.
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maple syrup, and 1/4 cup water.
16
Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until liquid is mostly absorbed.
17
Gently stir together bean mixture and squash.
18
Serve garnished with queso fresco, cilantro, and pepitas (if using).

1703

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. fresh lime juice, 3 tsp. pure maple syrup, divided, 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Smoky Black Bean and Butternut Ragout 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.

Smoky Black Bean and Butternut Ragout

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