Three Sisters Mizithra Native American Greek Fusion Food

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.