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Butternut Squash and Kale with Pancetta and Romano Beans

A hearty dish for winter.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbl olive oil
    Entity
    olive oil
    Category
    fat
    Wikidata
    Q93165
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  • 1/3 lb pancetta (cubed) — optional
    Entity
    pancetta
    Category
    protein
    Wikidata
    Q538296
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  • 2 onions (diced)
    Entity
    onions
    Category
    allium
    Wikidata
    Q49391
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  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    Entity
    garlic
    Category
    allium
    Wikidata
    Q23400
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  • 1 butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes)
    Entity
    butternut squash
    Category
    vegetable
    Wikidata
    Q4169287
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  • 1 bunch kale (deribbed, sliced into ribbons)
    Entity
    kale
    Category
    vegetable
    Wikidata
    Q45989
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  • 2 tsp sage
    Entity
    sage
    Category
    herb
    Wikidata
    Q23769546
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  • 2 cups chicken stock
    Entity
    chicken stock
    Category
    flavor_base
    Wikidata
    Q96362076
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  • 1 rind from parmesan cheese
  • 1 can romano beans (or white beans), drained, rinsed
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
    Entity
    Parmesan cheese
    Category
    dairy
    Wikidata
    Q155922
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Instructions

  1. Saute pancetta in olive oil until just beginning to brown.

  2. Add onions, sauté until translucent.

  3. Add garlic and sauté for 15 seconds, stirring constantly.

  4. Add squash and stir frequently until squash is well coated. Turn down heat to med-low and continue to sauté for 3-5 minutes, but not letting squash brown.

  5. Add kale and stir until kale just begins to wilt.

  6. Add sage and stir for 30 seconds.

  7. Add broth and parmesan rind.

  8. Lightly cover and simmer until squash is just tender.

  9. Add beans and simmer for 5-8 more minutes.

  10. Serve in warmed bowls. Add grated parm.