RECIPE: Three Sisters Stew (P3)

[Guest guest]

Of course, corn makes this a P3 recipe but I'd be inclined to try it without

the corn or with another vegetable in its staid.

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Three Sisters Stew

1 lb winter squash (butternut, Hubbard or sweet pumpkin)

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

14 oz diced tomatoes

2 cups canned pinto beans, drained

2 cups corn (fresh, canned or frozen)

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Spices of choice such as:

green pepper, herbs, sweet chili pepper. chipolte, kosher

salt, black pepper etc.

Peel and seed squash. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat oil

in pan. Add onions, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add squash, tomatoes, beans, corn, broth and your choices of

suggested seasonings above. Bring to a simmer. Gently simmer

until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. If needed, add

more broth during cooking. Adjust salt and pepper. Let

stew stand for an hour. Reheat, add cilantro and serve.