Quick Spicy Butternut Black Beans and Peas
Tired of the same old weeknight meals? Give this spicy butternut black beans and peas recipe a try. It's quick, delicious, and perfect for a busy evening.
Ingredients
- 250 g of cubed Butternut Squash ~2 cups
- 1 can of Black Bean drained and rinsed
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 dried hot pepper chopped or red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion I was just too lazy to use fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat a medium sized pot over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and add the cubed squash. Brown them on one side before tossing. The goal is to get a little caramelization.250 g of cubed Butternut Squash
- Add the beans, sauce, hot pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.1 can of Black Bean drained and rinsed, 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 dried hot pepper chopped, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin
- Simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Once the squash is cooked to your liking, add the frozen peas.1 cup frozen peas
- Stir in and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 284mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7361IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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