Three Sisters Mizithra Native American Greek Fusion Recipes

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.

THREE SISTER'S MIZITHRA [ NATIVE AMERICAN GREEK FUSION]

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Pierce squash a few times with a knife, wrap in foil, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. (When done, outer part of squash should be somewhat tender upon pressing.) Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• In a medium sauce pan, combine beans and corn and heat just until hot. (Or heat in microwave.).
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Remove flesh by scraping against inside of shell with a fork to form pasta-like strands. Place in serving dish. Add beans, corn, and bell pepper, and toss to combine.
• In a small saucepan, melt margarine. (Or melt in microwave.) Stir in olive oil, pour over squash, and toss. Sprinkle top with cheese, parsley, and basil.

THREE SISTERS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Polenta Topping:.
• Whisk together cornmeal, chili powder, and salt with 4.5 cups water in a large double boiler. Cook 40 minutes, or until polenta is thick and stiff, stirring 3 or 4 times. Remove from heat.
• Filling:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Heat 1 tbs oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Add bell pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
• Stir in squash, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, and cumin. Cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water and some salt, bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in beans and corn and cook 2-3 minutes more, until slightly thickened.
• Coat a 9x11 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 2 cups of the polenta over the bottom of the dish. Spoon filling over the polenta. Smooth remaining polenta over the top.
• Score the top of the casserole into 6 squares and brush the top with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is lightly browned.