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    Stew: 2 pt. Corn, Bean, Pumpkin Stew


    Source of Recipe


    www.angelfire.com/journal/wwrecipes (shared by Angela)

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup pinto beans -- soaked overnight and drained
    Salt
    1 pound tomatoes -- fresh or canned, - peeled - seeded and chopped - juice reserved
    3 ears corn - (about 1 1/2 C kernels)
    1 teaspoon cumin seed
    1 teaspoon oregano
    1 piece cinnamon -- (1 inch)
    3 cloves
    1 large onion -- cut into a medium dice
    2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
    1 tablespoon paprika
    2 cup bean broth or stock
    3 cup pumpkin or winter squash -- peeled - and cut into 1 inch cubes
    2 serrano chilies -- seeded and finely chopped
    Cilantro or parsley -- chopped, for garnish

    Recipe



    Cook the beans in water and 1/2 t salt for about 1.5 hrs or until beans are tender. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

    Warm a small heavy skillet and toast the cumin seeds until their fragrance emerges; then add the oregano, stir for 5 seconds, and quickly transfer the spices to a plate or bowl so they don't burn. Combine them with the cinnamon and the cloves, and grind to a powder in an electric spice mill.

    Heat a wide skilled [with water or some sauteing liquid] and saute the onion briskly over high heat for 1 minute; then lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic, the spices, the paprika, and 1 t salt. Stir well to combine; then add 1/2 C reserved bean broth or stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.

    Next add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Then add the pumpkin or winter squash along with another C of bean broth or stock. After 20 to 30 minutes, or when the pumpkin is about half-cooked -- soft but still too firm to eat -- add the corn, the beans, and the fresh chilies.
    Thin with the reserved tomato juice, adding more broth or stock as necessary. Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Check the seasoning, and add more salt if necessary. Serve garnished with the chopped cilantro or parsley.

    (Per original poster: Not stated, but have calculated servings at 6)

    Even though there is corn in the stew, corn bread or tortillas make a good accompaniment.
    Per serving: 206 Calories; 2g Fat ; 0mg Cholesterol; 27mg Sodium; 13 gm fiber
    Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable
 

 

 

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