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MCR: Acorn Squash With White Beans & Sage

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Preparation of this dish is easy and fast because the beans cook on the stovetop while the squash steams in the microwave. Serving: Yields: 4 servings

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: about 35 minutes

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jumbo onion (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1 can (15 to 19 ounces) white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and
drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
2 small acorn squashes (about 12 ounces each)
1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Fresh sage sprigs for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrot, and garlic, and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add beans, broth, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons chopped sage; heat to boiling. Cover skillet and keep warm.


2. Meanwhile, cut each squash lengthwise in half and remove seeds and strings. Place squash halves in 3-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and cook in microwave oven on High 6 to 8 minutes or until squash is fork-tender.*

3. Place squash halves, cut side up, on platter. Fill each half with one-fourth of bean mixture; sprinkle with diced tomato and remaining 1 teaspoon chopped sage. Garnish with sage sprigs. Serve with Parmesan if you like.

Each serving: About 250 calories, 9 g protein, 47 g carbohydrate, 5 g total fat (1 g saturated), 11 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 520 mg sodium.


* Editor's Note: Recipes calling for a microwave were tested in a 1,100-watt microwave oven. If your microwave has more or less power, it may be necessary to make adjustments in cooking times to reach
desired doneness.