Best 4 Maple Cannellini Bean Salad With Baby Broccoli And Butternut Squash Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary adventure where flavors dance and textures harmonize. Indulge in the tantalizing Maple Cannellini Bean Salad, a vibrant symphony of roasted butternut squash, tender baby broccoli, and creamy cannellini beans, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy maple dressing.

Prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey as we explore this autumn-inspired salad. Discover how roasted butternut squash lends its natural sweetness, while baby broccoli adds a touch of bitterness and crunch. Cannellini beans provide a hearty base and a boost of protein, making this salad a satisfying meal or side dish. The maple dressing, with its perfect balance of tang and sweetness, ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors.

But that's not all! This article also features two additional recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Learn how to make a creamy and flavorful Butternut Squash Soup, perfect for a cozy evening meal. And for a sweet treat, try the Maple Candied Walnuts, a delightful combination of crunchy walnuts, maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes are designed to inspire and delight. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Maple Cannellini Bean Salad with Baby Broccoli and Butternut Squash image

This delicious salad may be served warm or at room temperature. It takes patience to cook the vegetables properly, but it makes a wonderful side to any fall feast! Enjoy the process of creating something your family will enjoy. Substituting regular broccoli may be okay, but baby broccoli is sweeter and more suited to this dish.

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     Bean Salads

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped baby broccoli
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat cannellini beans on low heat in a saucepan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from skillet and add to beans.
  • Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; cook and stir to coat, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and add squash to bean mixture.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add baby broccoli; cook and stir until tender and bright green, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli to bean mixture.
  • Pour chicken stock into bean mixture, increase heat to medium-low, and stir remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and thyme to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MAPLE CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Maple Cannellini Bean Salad with Baby Broccoli and Butternut Squash image

This delicious salad may be served warm or at room temperature. It takes patience to cook the vegetables properly, but it makes a wonderful side to any fall feast! Enjoy the process of creating something your family will enjoy. Substituting regular broccoli may be okay, but baby broccoli is sweeter and more suited to this dish.

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     Bean Salads

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped baby broccoli
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat cannellini beans on low heat in a saucepan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from skillet and add to beans.
  • Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; cook and stir to coat, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and add squash to bean mixture.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add baby broccoli; cook and stir until tender and bright green, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli to bean mixture.
  • Pour chicken stock into bean mixture, increase heat to medium-low, and stir remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and thyme to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

AUTUMN SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Autumn Salad with Butternut Squash image

I made this fall salad for a Thanksgiving potluck, wanting to use mostly seasonal ingredients. Any squash would work, but I am partial to the sweetness and color of butternut. I like salads to have a combination of cooked and raw, sweet and salty, soft and crunchy. Judging by the demands for the recipe, I think it was a winner!

Provided by bgalca

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups butternut squash, 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons maple syrup
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package mixed greens
2 Fuyu persimmons, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch slices
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned on the edges, stirring halfway through, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pumpkin seeds. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds, salt, paprika, and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add maple syrup, stir to coat, and remove from heat.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a glass jar with a screw-top lid. Tighten lid and shake vigorously to emulsify dressing.
  • Layer mixed greens, persimmons, cooled butternut squash, feta, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds on a large platter. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette over salad and serve remainder alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 445.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

MAPLE CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Maple Cannellini Bean Salad with Baby Broccoli and Butternut Squash image

This delicious salad may be served warm or at room temperature. It takes patience to cook the vegetables properly, but it makes a wonderful side to any fall feast! Enjoy the process of creating something your family will enjoy. Substituting regular broccoli may be okay, but baby broccoli is sweeter and more suited to this dish.

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     Bean Salads

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped baby broccoli
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat cannellini beans on low heat in a saucepan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from skillet and add to beans.
  • Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; cook and stir to coat, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and add squash to bean mixture.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add baby broccoli; cook and stir until tender and bright green, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli to bean mixture.
  • Pour chicken stock into bean mixture, increase heat to medium-low, and stir remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and thyme to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
  • If you don't have cooked cannellini beans, you can use canned beans, but be sure to rinse and drain them well.
  • If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave syrup.
  • If you don't have baby broccoli, you can use regular broccoli, just be sure to cut it into small florets.
  • If you don't have butternut squash, you can use another type of squash, such as acorn squash or kabocha squash.
  • This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This maple cannellini bean salad with baby broccoli and butternut squash is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of antioxidants. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you like your salad a little sweeter, you can add more maple syrup. If you like it a little spicier, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper. And if you like it a little more savory, you can add a sprinkle of salt and pepper. No matter how you make it, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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