Maple Cannellini Bean Salad with Baby Broccoli and Butternut Squash

Maple Cannellini Bean Salad with Baby Broccoli and Butternut Squash
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    46

A symphony of autumnal flavors! This salad is a delightful dance between sweet and savory, featuring creamy cannellini beans, tender butternut squash, vibrant baby broccoli, and a hint of maple kissed bacon.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Cholesterol
    4 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    323 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently warm the cannellini beans in a saucepan over low heat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté until softened and translucent. (5 minutes) Stir in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until the onion is deeply caramelized and tender. (15 minutes) Remove from skillet and add to the warmed beans.

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Recipe View 15 mins Add another 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Introduce the diced butternut squash and cook until tender. (8 minutes) Stir in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and cook until the squash is nicely coated. (5 minutes) Remove from skillet and add the squash to the bean mixture.

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Recipe View 8 mins Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped baby broccoli and cook until tender-crisp and bright green. (7 minutes) Add the broccoli to the bean mixture.

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Recipe View 5 mins Pour the chicken stock into the bean mixture. Increase the heat to medium-low, then stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and the dried thyme leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors meld. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Before serving, garnish generously with crumbled bacon.

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a similar smoky flavor.
Roasting the butternut squash and broccoli will enhance their natural sweetness.
This salad can be prepared a day ahead. Store it in the refrigerator and gently reheat before serving.

Marley Stanton

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Carlos Hettinger

    Absolutely loved this salad! The caramelized onions are a game-changer.

  • Anabelle Wiegand

    The baby broccoli is essential; it's so much better than regular broccoli in this recipe.

  • Priscilla Thompson

    I made it without bacon, and it was still fantastic. The maple syrup really brings everything together.

  • Shyanne Turner

    A great make-ahead dish for potlucks or Thanksgiving.

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