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Azuki Beans and Squash

Admin Januar 07, 2026

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

90 min

Servings

4

Calories

200

Azuki Beans and Squash

A simple macrobiotic dish of azuki beans with winter squash. Serve over brown rice.

Ingredients

1 cup dry azuki beans 1 strip kombu (6-8 inches long) 1 cup buttercup, acorn, or other winter squash, cubed (unpeeled) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Water as needed

Instructions

1. Wash beans and soak in water for 6-8 hours. 2. Place kombu on bottom of pot, cover with squash cubes. 3. Add soaked, drained beans on top. 4. Add water to just cover the squash layer (not the beans). 5. Bring to boil slowly over low heat. 6. Cover after 10-15 minutes. 7. Cook until beans are 70-80% done, about 1 hour. 8. Add cold water as needed to keep level constant. 9. When beans are nearly done, add sea salt. 10. Cook another 15-30 minutes until tender. 11. Serve with brown rice.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 200
Protein 10,00 g
Carbohydrates 40,00 g
Fat 0,00 g

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