Pimento Beans with Squash and Thyme Recipe Video
High in fiber and low in fat, this dish is great for lowering cholesterol while enjoying a hearty meal.
Ingredients
1/4-1/2 cup vegetable broth, as needed
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tsp seeded and minced jalapeño chile
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 sliced yellow squash
1 sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups cooked or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes plus 1/2 cup tomato juice, water, or vegetable broth
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cups cooked brown rice, couscous, quinoa or pasta, kept hot
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1/4 cup of the vegetable broth in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, chile, and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in the squash and zucchini and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes and their liquid, corn, and thyme sprigs. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Serve over the hot rice.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Home-Style Squash and Pinto Beans will keep for up to 3 days.
Stir in the squash and zucchini and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes and their liquid, corn, and thyme sprigs. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Serve over the hot rice.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Home-Style Squash and Pinto Beans will keep for up to 3 days.
Editors Review
A healthy squash meal today? Listen as Katherine tells you the health benefits of the ingredients in the dish. The recipe for this squash with beans is really simple. Watch and learn how to make this cholesterol fighting meal!Chef
