Grilled White Beans and Butternut Squash
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I absolutely love making when I want something hearty yet healthy. Grilled white beans and butternut squash come together in just forty five minutes, making this perfect for busy weeknights. White beans are packed with fiber and protein, so you'll feel satisfied without breaking the bank. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity: just toss everything with garlic, rosemary, and a squeeze of lemon, then let the grill do the work. The result is smoky, tender, and utterly delicious. Trust me, this one will become a regular rotation in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 2white beans
- 1 mediumbutternut squash(peeled, seeded, and cubed)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 4garlic cloves
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tspchili flakes
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 2 tbsplemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine beans, squash, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and lemon zest.
Tip: Mix well to evenly coat the ingredients.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to the preheated grill.
Tip: Grill for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the squash is tender and the beans are slightly charred.
- 4
Drizzle lemon juice over the grilled beans and squash, and toss to combine.
Tip: Serve immediately.
- 5
Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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