Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni
Kabocha simmered with adzuki beans until soft and sweet. A homey autumn dish rich in fiber.
Ingredients
- 600 g Kabocha squash
- 200 g Adzuki beans (red bean / anko)
- 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp Salt (optional)
Method
- Simmer the adzuki beans in plenty of water until nearly soft, 30 minutes.
- Cut the kabocha into chunks, skin on.
- Add the kabocha, soy, sugar, and salt to the beans and simmer, covered, until both are tender, 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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About Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni
Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni?
A serving has about 179 calories — 7.3g protein, 38.9g carbs, 0.8g fat, 10.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni take to make?
About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out sugar, salt — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Kabocha & Adzuki Itokoni make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.