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Three Sisters Stew

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped roughly
  • 2 - 3 cups pumpkin or winter squash, cubed
  • One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilis
  • 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups whole kernel corn
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat oil, over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, onion, green pepper and squash; sauté a few minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chilis, beans, corn, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; cook until hot.
  • Add stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired; add extra broth if it is very thick.
  • Add a spoonful of cilantro, to individual bowls, just before serving.