Three Sisters Stew

Description

I was looking for vegetarian main dishes for thanksgiving and found this one. I haven't made it yet but it looks delicious.

Ingredients

• Sugar Pumpkin
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Green Peppers
• Diced Tomatoes With Juice
• Canned Pinto Beans
• Corn Kernels
• Vegetable Stock
• Hot Chili Pepper
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Cut the pumpkin or squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and fibers
3. Cover with aluminum foil and place the halves, cut side up, in a foil-lined shallow baking pan
4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife but still firm
5. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp, and cut into large dice
6. Set aside until needed
7. Heat the oil in a soup pot
8. Add the onion and saut over medium-low heat until translucent
9. Add the garlic and continue to saut until the onion is golden
10. Add the pumpkin and all the remaining ingredients except the last 2 and bring to a simmer
11. Simmer gently, covered, until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes
12. Season to taste with salt and pepper
13. If time allows, let the stew stand for 1 to 2 hours before serving, then heat through as needed
14. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro
15. The stew should be thick and very moist but not soupy
16. Add additional stock or water if needed
17. Serve in shallow bowls