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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and drizzle with olive oil.
2
Toss cubed butternut squash in oil and roast for about 30 minutes, until golden and caramelized.
3
Meanwhile, sauté chopped onion and salt in a Dutch oven until soft and golden, 15-20 minutes.
4
Blend drained navy beans with 1 cup of water until smooth and creamy.
5
Add roasted squash, cream-of-bean mixture, 2 cups water, and drained butter beans to the pot.
6
Add herbs and chili or red pepper flakes. Simmer 25-30 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
7
Stir in lemon juice and nutmeg. Simmer 5 more minutes. Remove herbs before serving.
8
Serve warm, topped with toasted breadcrumbs or pecans if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Your Squash First 🎃Cut and roast butternut squash at 425°F for 25-30 minutes before adding to the stew; this caramelizes the natural sugars and creates deeper, sweeter flavor that melts beautifully into the beans rather than turning mushy.
- Layer Your Aromatics 🧅Sauté onions slowly over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden, then add fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme) for the last 2 minutes to release their oils without burning them, maximizing aromatic depth.
- Balance Bean Textures 🫘Add butter beans in the final 15 minutes of cooking and navy beans earlier; this prevents butter beans from breaking down while allowing navy beans to thicken the broth naturally as they soften.
- Finish with Fresh Brightness 🍋Add fresh lemon juice and minced Thai chili pepper in the last minute of cooking to brighten the rich, earthy flavors and add subtle heat without overwhelming the cozy comfort-food character.
- Bloom Nutmeg for Complexity 🌰Toast freshly grated nutmeg in a bit of olive oil or butter for 30 seconds before stirring into the stew; this releases its essential oils and prevents the raw, harsh spice flavor that can dominate if added directly.
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Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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