Three Sisters Stew

This is a traditional Native American dish. Many tribes have grown these crops together throughout their history and have various legends about the three sisters. Nutritionally, this is a power packed meal, because eaten together they provide every single amino acid needed by our bodies for complete nutrition. And it is absolutely delicious! I adapted the recipe here from The Oneida Indian Nation website.

Three Sisters Stew

Ingredients1 large onion, sliced
1 TBS garlic, crushed
2 pickled jalapeno chili, finely chopped
4 cups yellow summer squash, sliced (about 1 pound)
4 cups zucchini, cut into l inch pieces (about 2 medium)
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 1 large)
3 cups green beans, cut into l inch pieces (about 1 pound)
1 can white hominy, undrained
2 16-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
14-ounces water
2 tsp cumin
2 TBS cilantro paste (available in tubes in produce section)

Directions
I like it easy, guys, chop everything up, put it in the pot, cook until squash and green beans are tender.  Delicious!

Serves 9 generously

Calories: 244
Carbs:  41g
Fat:  2g
Protein:  11g 
Fiber:  11g
Potassium:   871g