Coconut Adzuki Beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

~ 1 cup dried adzuki beans (soaking overnight recommended but not required)

~ 1 3-inch piece of kombu

~ 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced

~ 1 can coconut milk

~ 1 hot pepper

~ 2 purple onions, finely diced

~ 1 clove garlic, minced

~ 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions:

 1.Cover the adzuki beans in plenty of water with the kombu and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until soft.

 2. In a separate pot, stir fry onions, garlic and squash for 3-5 minutes.

 3. Add coconut milk, whole pepper and drained adzuki beans. Then cover and cook for 20 minutes.

 4. Remove the hot pepper before serving.

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Credit: This recipe is from Integrative Nutrition.