Miso-Adzuki Stew
Small, dark red adzuki beans have a sweet, nutty flavor and are often used in Asian desserts. Here, they’re flavored with miso and shiitake mushrooms for a satisfying, protein-packed stew.
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Small, dark red adzuki beans have a sweet, nutty flavor and are often used in Asian desserts. Here, they’re flavored with miso and shiitake mushrooms for a satisfying, protein-packed stew.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried adzuki beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 bunches green onions, white and green parts chopped separately, divided
- 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, crumbled
- 3/4 lb. small red potatoes, quartered (2 cups)
- 11/2-2 Tbs. miso paste
Preparation
1. Soak adzuki beans in 4 cups cold water 5 hours, or overnight. Drain, and reserve soaking liquid.
2. Coat large saucepan or Dutch oven with cooking spray, and heat over medium-low heat. Add white parts of green onions, sprinkle with salt, and cover. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until onions are soft. Add shiitake mushrooms and adzuki beans. Add enough water to soaking liquid to make 4 cups, and stir into bean mixture. Cover, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until beans are beginning to be tender, adding a little water if necessary. Fold in potatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender and beans are soft, but not mushy.
4. Ladle 1 cup broth from bean mixture into measuring cup. Stir in miso paste with fork until dissolved. Stir miso mixture into bean mixture, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more, or until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped green parts of green onions before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 178
- Carbohydrate Content 37 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 252 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g