Creamy Bean and Butternut Squash Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 medium Butternut squash

  On sale at Publix: Acorn Squash, Butternut, Buttercup, or Spaghetti; or Pie Pumpkins

  $0.99 $1.99

• 1 pouch Isadora Refried Beans

  On sale at Publix: Isadora Refried Beans, Original Recipe, 15.2-oz pouch

  $1.35 $2.69

• 1 large Green bell pepper

  On sale at Publix: Green Bell Peppers

  $1.49 $2.99

• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder

  On sale at Publix: Badia Garlic Powder Value Pack, 8 oz (226.8 g)

  $2.39 $5.19

• 3 tablespoons Olive oil

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• 1 teaspoon Salt

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• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

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• 1 cup Vegetable broth

  On sale at Publix: Progresso Broth, 32-oz ctn.; or Tuttorosso Tomatoes, Puree, or Sauce, 28-oz c

  $1.20 $2.89

Prices are from Publix the week of October 11, 2026. Sale prices change every week and differ by store.

Steps

1. Cut butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add squash cubes in a single layer, letting them sit for 4 to 5 minutes until golden.
3. Stir in chopped bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the refried beans and broth, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until squash is tender.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.

Why it’s cheap

5 of the 8 ingredients were on sale at Publix the week of October 11, 2026, led by butternut squash at $0.99 instead of $1.99.

The sale items rang up $8.33 under their regular prices.

Penny Meals prices a dinner by the share of each package you actually cook, adds an estimated shelf price for anything that wasn’t on sale, and counts pantry staples like oil and salt as free. That came to $1.06 a serving, or $4.24 for 4 servings.

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