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bean-pumpkin-stew recipe



Date:    Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:55 EDT
 From:    Cindy_Bloch@transarc.com
 
 
 	Well, the book is actually Greens, not Savory Way, but here's
 the adapted recipe (p. 218 for those of you that have it on your
 shelf):
 
 	Corn, Bean, and Pumpkin Stew
 "A delicious and healthful combination of ingredients make up this
 homey autumnal stew.  Make it hotter, if you like, with ground ancho
 chilies or chili powder."
 
 1 C pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
 Salt
 1 lb tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled, seeded, and chipped, juice
      reserved [peeled and seeded?  Yea, right.]
 3 ears corn (about 1 1/2 C kernels)
 1 t cumin seeds
 1 t oregano
 1 inch piece of cinnamon
 3 cloves
 1 large onion, cut into a medium dice
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 1 T paprika
 2 C bean broth or stock [if you make the stock yourself, she suggests
     one made with carrots, zucchini, onion, potato, parsley, garlic,
     cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, and
     salt.]
 3 C pumpkin or winter squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
 2 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped [or to make it hotter
     without adding chili powder, leave in the seeds]
 Cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
 
   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.
   Even though there is corn in the stew, corn bread or tortillas make
 a good accompaniment.
 kwvegan vegan