Crock Pot White Beans, Butternut Squash, Kale, and Olive Stew

This is very easy and tasty. Also it's vegetarian.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  large onions, chopped
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -3  lb  butternut squash, peeled seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3  red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  cup canned vegetable broth
• 1  bunch kale, thick stems trimmed and leaves cut crosswise into 2 inch strips
• 1  tablespoon dried rubbed sage
• 5 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (white kidney beans)
• 1  cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
•  salt & fresh ground pepper
•  freshly grated romano cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the cheese in the crock pot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
2. Transfer to large shallow serving bowl and sprinkle generously with grated cheese, if desired.