Squash Stew With Tomatoes Garlic And Olives Recipe

Summary

MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Onions1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), chopped
 1 1/2 pounds hubbard or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1" cubes
 1 cup nonfat tomato sauce
 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
 4 imported black olives, pitted and sliced in half
 Sage1 Teaspoon, chopped
 Pinch of ground nutmeg
 Dash of hot-pepper sauce
 1 cup cooked or canned white navy or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
 Black pepper salt1 To taste

Directions

In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic for 2 minutes, or until soft.
Add the squash, tomato sauce, stock or water, olives, sage, nutmeg and hot-pepper sauce.
Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
Add the beans; add salt and pepper to taste.
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