Black Bean and Butternut Squash Skillet

Name: Black Bean and Butternut Squash Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nicoya
Ingredients: 3 tbsp sunflower oil (or extra virgin olive oil); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 whole onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced); 4 cup butternut squash (cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1.5 cup cooked black beans (about one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed); 0.25 cup water

A hearty one-pan dish combining tender butternut squash and black beans with aromatic spices, perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal.

33 min total4 servingsNicoya

Ingredients

3 tbsp sunflower oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 whole onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
4 cup butternut squash (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1.5 cup cooked black beans (about one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
0.25 cup water

Instructions

1
Sauté the Aromatics. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cumin and chopped onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften and becomes fragrant.
2 min
2
Add Garlic and Squash. Stir in the minced garlic and cubed butternut squash. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften.
7 min
3
Add Beans and Simmer. Add the black beans, salt, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine. Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
10 min
4
Serve. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
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