THREE SISTERS STEW

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" THREE SISTERS " STEW

6 servings

 

In Native American mythology, squash, corn, and beans are known as of the " three

sisters. " These are the very crops, along with garden vegetables, that the

harvest festival of Thanksgiving is meant to celebrate!

 

1 small sugar pumpkin or 1 large butternut or carnival squash (about 2 pounds)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips

14- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, with liquid

2 cups cooked or canned pinto beans

2 cups corn kernels (from 2 large or 3 medium ears)

1 cup homemade or canned vegetable stock, or water

1 or 2 small fresh hot chiles, seeded and minced

1 teaspoon each: ground cumin, dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

 

Cut the pumpkin or squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and fibers.

Cover with aluminum foil and place the halves, cut side up, in a foil-lined

shallow baking pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a

knife but still firm (if using squash, prepare the same way). When cool enough

to handle, scoop out the pulp, and cut into large dice. Set aside until needed.

 

Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until

translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.

 

Add the pumpkin and all the remaining ingredients except the last 2 and bring to

a simmer. Simmer gently, covered, until all the vegetables are tender, about 20

to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

If time allows, let the stew stand for 1 to 2 hours before serving, then heat

through as needed. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro. The stew should be

thick and very moist but not soupy; add additional stock or water if needed.

Serve in shallow bowls.

 

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[Guest guest]

Well I can use my sugar pumpkin for this one.

Thanks Tamara!

Donna

 

--- Tamara L <tamara534 wrote:

 

> " THREE SISTERS " STEW

> 6 servings

>

 

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People who can glide you on a floor,

They move so smooth but have no answers.

When you ask whyd you come here for?

I dont know why?

Im looking for a hard headed woman,

One who will make me feel so good,

And if I find my hard headed woman,

I know my life will be as it should -- yes, yes, yes.

Source-Cat Stevens Hard Headed Woman