Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Zucchini sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes and mixed with beans.
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Welcome to the second recipe in our Zucchini with Beans series of recipes. In this version, Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes, we are using cherry tomatoes and sweet potatoes to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for diced tomatoes and spinach. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience. Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Zucchini with Beans.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic and onions and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the zucchini, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the great northern beans with liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How To Serve Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes:
- Serve this zucchini with beans and sweet potatoes as a side dish with chicken, pork, or steak. Or feature this dish by itself for a healthy vegetarian entrée.
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The Recipe
Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes diced
- 1 can great northern beans with liquid 15-16oz
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic and onions and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the zucchini, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the great northern beans with liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve as a side dish with chicken, pork, or steak. Or feature this dish by itself for a healthy vegetarian entrée.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
In this recipe, Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes, I am using great northern beans, cherry tomatoes, and great northern beans. For the bean selection you can use any bean that you like or that you have on hand. I have used cannellini, kidney, garbanzo, navy, and pinto beans before in this recipe. I have never used black beans. You can give them a try but the color of the dish and the flavor will but quit different than with the other beans.
Instead of sweet potatoes you could use a leafy green, such as, Swiss chard, kale, or escarole. I have used Swiss chard and escarole before so I know those substitutes work well. For the kale, I would add a few extra minutes (about 5) of cooking, unless you like your kale a bit crunchy.
I used cherry tomatoes from my garden for this recipe. However, I have also used canned diced tomatoes, cut up plum tomatoes, or sun-dried tomatoes before for this recipe. Use what you like, or what you have on-hand.
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