Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon
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A new, delicious way to use pumpkin. butternut squash would work well here, too.
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Ingredients:
| 4 slices | bacon |
| 1 | small sugar pumpkin (about 1 1/2 pounds)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 cup | low-sodium chicken broth |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped fresh oregano leaves |
| kosher salt and black pepper | |
| 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can | canelli beans, rinsed |
| 1 tablespoon | red wine vinegar |
Directions:
Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon; let cool, then break into pieces. Reserve the skillet.
Add the pumpkin to the drippings in the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the broth, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin is tender, 6 to 8 minutes more. Add the beans and vinegar and heat through, 2 minutes. Top with the bacon.
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