Skillet Beans And Squash

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A flavorful skillet dish combining tender squash, kidney beans, and spicy jalapenos, perfect for a hearty, nutritious vegetarian meal with fresh cilantro brightening the flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini, in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup cubed, pared hubbard or acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 cans kidney beans, drained (16 oz.)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat all ingredients except cilantro in a 10-inch skillet and bring to boiling.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, approximately 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

279 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 9g 12% DV
Carbs 39.3g 14% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 364mg 16% DV
Potassium 585.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 42mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 62.3mg 5% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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