Adzuki Bean & Squash — Classic Healing Dish

One of the most important macrobiotic recipes. Strengthens kidneys, stabilizes blood sugar, deeply satisfying.

Recipe:

1. Soak 1 cup adzuki beans 6–8 hours with 1" kombu strip

2. Drain, cover with fresh water (2" above beans)

3. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer

4. After 30 min, add 1 cup cubed kabocha/butternut squash

5. Simmer until beans are soft (20–30 min more)

6. Season with 1 tsp sea salt or soy sauce at the end

Key: Do NOT add salt until beans are fully cooked. Salt toughens bean skins if added early.

Serve as a side dish 2–3x/week. Especially valuable in fall/winter (kidney season).

Reference:

Wikipedia: Adzuki Bean

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azuki_bean