Warm Heirloom Bean, Squash and Kale Salad

Serves 6 to 8
Time 9 hrs 20 min

Baked squash and colorful kale make this an impressive side dish for any gathering and the addition of creamy beans can easily take this salad into lunch territory.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low FatLow Fat
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1/2 cupheirloom beans, such as Swedish Brown or Christmas Limas or 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1bay leaf
    1 smallbutternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and diced
    1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
    3cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1/2 teaspooncrushed red chile flakes
    1 bunchkale, leaves stripped from stems, leaves and stems thinly sliced, divided

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Method

Sort through beans to remove any debris.


Rinse beans and place in a large bowl.


Cover with cold water by a few inches and soak 8 hours or overnight.


Drain beans, place in a large pot and cover again with a few inches of water.


Add bay leaf and simmer beans until tender, about 1 hour.


Drain and set aside. (If using canned beans, skip this step.)


Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425F.


Place squash in a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/2 cup water.


Cover and cook until tender, about 25 minutes.


Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.


Add ginger, garlic, red chile flakes, kale stems and 1/2 cup water.


Gently simmer until aromatic, about 5 minutes.


Add kale leaves and toss gently to wilt.


Combine squash, kale and beans in a large bowl.


Toss well and serve warm.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 1 cup

Calories

100

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

20mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

5g

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