Ingredients for Adzuki Bean Bake
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup diced butternut squash
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
- 1 (15-ounce) can adzuki beans
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 medium sweet potato
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How to Make Adzuki Bean Bake
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan with 1/4 cup of water. Gently sauté 1 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic, minced, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 cup diced butternut squash, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced celery. Cook with the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Pour 2 cups of just-boiled water over the vegetable mixture and stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable bouillon powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 390°F (199°C).
- Stir in 1 cup sliced leeks and 1 (15-ounce) can of adzuki beans, rinsed and drained, into the vegetable mixture.
- Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook for about 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a 3 3/4-cup ovenproof dish.
- Arrange 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced, on top of the bean and vegetable mixture.
- Brush the sweet potato slices with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and slightly browned, depending on your preference for crispness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
5g
Carbs
28g