Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Three Sisters Stew

  • 1 cup dried lima beans (soaked and drained)
  • 4 cups vege stock
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 med onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 to 3 cups winter squash, peeled and cut in chunks
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese for garnish (optional)


Place beans, 2 cups of stock and 1 teaspoon of cumin in a pot; bring to boil.
Cover and simmer until beans are tender (50-60 mins) or pressure-cook (45 mins).
Heat a large pot to medium, add oil and saute the remaining cumin, oregano and cinnamon for about 30 secs.
Add onion, salt and garlic; saute until onion is soft(5 mins).
Add squash, tomatoes and chili powder, bring to a simmer and cook until squash is soft (20 mins). Add 1/2 to 1 cup stock if dry.
Add cooked beans and corn; simmer until corn is tender.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
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