Three Sisters Chili Veggie Bowl Recipes

THREE SISTERS CHILI VEGGIE BOWL

Steps:

• Evenly divide the arugula into two separate bowls. Over medium-low heat, warm up the beans, stirring frequently. Once heated thoroughly, evenly spoon the beans into each bowl. Top with the avocado, tomato, and onion. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Serves about two people.

THREE SISTERS BOWL WITH HOMINY, BEANS AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Place the hominy and tepary beans in separate medium bowls. Add enough water to each to cover the beans by 4 inches, and soak overnight at room temperature.
• About 3 hours before serving, drain the hominy and the beans and place them in separate 3- to 4-quart pots. Add enough cool water to cover the hominy and tepary beans by 4 inches. Set each over high heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam that rises to the surface, until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid from each type of beans (for 1 1/3 cups liquid). Drain the hominy and the beans and set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare the squash: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of coarse sea salt. Arrange the squash in an even layer and roast until golden and very tender, stirring halfway through, 35 to 45 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the onion, chile powder, sage and a generous pinch of smoked salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the reserved 1 1/3 cups cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
• Add the cooked hominy and beans to the skillet, then stir in the roasted squash and greens. Season to taste with coarse sea salt and serve.

3 SISTERS GREEN CHILI POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cook potatoes in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes, just until barely tender. They will continue to cook with the other vegetables in the next step. Drain off water and return potatoes to the pot. Add milk, cream, and salt. Heat to a simmer, but do not boil.
• 2. Meanwhile in a medium skillet cook bacon and onions together until bacon is almost crisp. Drain grease. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain mixture well and then add to potato mixture in pot. Add all other vegetables, beans, and peppers. Cover and cook at a low simmer for about 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Taste. Add salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro as desired. Serve in big bowls sprinkled with pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese.

THREE SISTERS' VEGGIE BOWL

Steps:

• Note: For this recipe fresh sage can replace fresh cilantro if you prefer and you will have to reduce the amount significantly. Place the coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften and lightly caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add beans and warm through. When beans are warm, remove pot from heat and stir in half the chopped cilantro and the lime juice. Season with salt, if needed. Serve in bowls, topped with reserved cilantro and other garnishes.
• Add squash, corn, chile powder, salt, and ½ cup water, vegetable broth or cooking liquid from beans. Stir well, reduce heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes, stirring from time to time, until mixture is almost dry.
• Add beans and warm through. Stir in the lime juice.
• Season with salt, if needed. Serve in bowls, topped with reserved cilantro (or sage) and the remaining garnishes.