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.