MAPLE CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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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     Salad     Beans

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

Gumshad Alee
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I can't wait to try this salad. It looks delicious!


Bree Whisnant
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


bilooo baloch
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I added some dried cranberries to my salad and it gave it a nice tart flavor.


Tom Tuckwell
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Babu Jaan
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Nuvan Praboda
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Afkar Khan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


DeWayne Willoughby
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


MineBoxGaming
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I made this salad for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Otaku Weeb
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ziyanda Xulu
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I'm not a big fan of maple syrup, so I used honey instead. It turned out great!


Haya Mirza
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Annarose Sison
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad and it was amazing. I highly recommend trying it.


M umair M umair
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Zaryab infinix
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Badri Thapa
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I love that this salad is packed with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.


abdulsaidu sankoh
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth the effort. The salad was a hit at my potluck party.


Bram Bull
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing was perfectly balanced and the ingredients were so fresh and flavorful.


KING OF WORLD
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of sweet maple, nutty cannellini beans, tender butternut squash, and crisp baby broccoli was simply divine.