Best Crock Pot White Beans Butternut Squash Kale And Olive Stew Recipes

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 6h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried Great Northern beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, and well washed (4 cups)
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 sprigs sage
1 Parmesan rind, plus finely shredded Parmesan for serving
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch spinach, trimmed and washed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place beans in a bowl; cover with 2 inches of water. Refrigerate, covered, overnight; drain and rinse. Cover with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; drain and rinse.
Place beans, oil, leeks, garlic, pepper flakes, squash, sage, and rind in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add 8 cups water. Cover and cook on low 6 hours. Remove and discard sage and rind; stir in lemon juice and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with oil and topped with shredded cheese and pepper flakes.

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Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 red bell peppers, seeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 1/2 large bunches kale, thick stems trimmed, leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
5 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
Freshly grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add squash; sauté Add bell peppers and stir to coat with onion mixture. Add broth. Cover and simmer until squash is just tender, about 10 minutes.
Mix kale and sage into stew. Cover and cook until kale wilts, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add beans and olives and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer stew to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle generously with cheese.

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Provided by cannedfood

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (3 1/4 to 3 1/2 pounds)
4 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
16 cups chopped kale, thick stems trimmed and leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned black olives, pitted and halved*
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
freshly grated romano cheese (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a heavy, large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, bell peppers and garlic; sauté 10 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add kale and sage; cover and cook until the kale wilts, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add beans and olives, and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer the stew to large, shallow bowl. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese, if desired.
*Note: Substitute Kalamata olives, sold at Greek and Italian markets and some supermarkets.
Servings: 8.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 390; Total fat 10g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 470mg; Carbohydrate 68g; Fiber 15g; Protein 14g; Vitamin A 840%DV; Vitamin C 470%; Calcium 35%DV; Iron 35%DV.
*Daily Value.