GIANT LIMAS WITH WINTER SQUASH
I love the fact that beans, lentils and greens symbolize prosperity in the New Year in places as disparate as the American South and the South of France. I wonder if it's really because lentils and beans are round like coins and swell when they cook, or if it's because that's about all anybody can afford to eat after the excesses of the holiday season. The notion of thrift wouldn't apply to some of the other foods that symbolize good luck or prosperity in certain cultures - fish, for instance, or saffron. I've taken traditions from different places this week and thrown some of them together, focusing mainly on lentils, beans, greens and fish. These are simple dishes that I hope will help you to begin 2012 on a happy, healthy note. Look for more New Year's dishes in the Recipes for Health index. Baking in a slow oven is the best way to cook large lima beans, which can fall apart easily if boiled too hard. This dish is luxuriously creamy (though there's no cream in it) and comforting.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the beans, water and bouquet garni and bring to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the remaining garlic, the winter squash, and salt to taste. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more water. Return to the oven and bake an hour longer, or until the beans and squash are very tender. Remove from the heat and remove the bouquet garni. Adjust salt, add pepper to taste and stir in the slivered sage.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 344, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1245 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Musa Bello Hamidu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a fall dinner. The giant limas and winter squash are hearty and filling, and the feta cheese and toasted walnuts add a nice touch of flavor.
Eliyas Elo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I especially love the addition of the toasted walnuts.
DIPESH 21
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's hearty and filling, and it's packed with flavor.
Mr. sumanthapa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it travels well.
Shantel Kondo
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The giant limas, winter squash, feta cheese, and toasted walnuts all work together perfectly!
SM sujon Sheikh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.
Mr Prodip
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of winter squash, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The sweetness of the squash balanced out the saltiness of the feta cheese perfectly.
Coach Jenny
[email protected]This was my first time cooking giant limas, and I was really impressed. They have a great texture and flavor.
Dipu Tamang
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.
James Munene
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a fall dinner. The giant limas and winter squash are hearty and filling, and the feta cheese and toasted walnuts add a nice touch of flavor.
MD Parves Islam
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The giant limas were especially popular.
Jocelyn Chase
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The giant limas and winter squash were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were out of this world. I especially loved the addition of the feta cheese and toasted walnuts. It added a nice touch of saltiness and crunch