Three Sisters Casserole Recipe

Name: Three Sisters Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: Polenta Topping; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Filling; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 lb kabocha squash, peeled and cubed; 15 ounces tomatoes, diced with chiles; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Servings: persons

Polenta Topping
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1 lb kabocha squash, peeled and cubed
15 ounces tomatoes, diced with chiles
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

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Topping:
2
Whisk cornmeal, salt and chili powder with 4 1/2 cups water in double boiler. Cook 40 minutes or until thick and stiff stirring 3 to 4 times. Remove from heat.
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Filling:
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Preheat to 375u00b0F Heat 2 tbsp oil in saucepan over med. heat. Add onion and cook about 7 minutes or until softened. Stir often. Add the pepper and cook 5 minutes more.
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Stir in squash, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, and cumin. Cook 5 minutes, stir occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, partially covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in beans and corn and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stir occasionally.
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Coat a baking dish with spray. Spread 2 cups polenta over bottom of dish. Spoon mix inches Smooth remaining polenta over the top.
7
Score casserole into 6 squares with knife. Brush top with remaining oil. Bake 30 minutes or until headed through and top is lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Polenta Topping, 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Three Sisters Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Three Sisters Casserole

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