Name: Autumn Harvest Stew
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup water; 4 heaping cups prebaked, peeled, and diced orange squash (sugar pumpkin, butternut, carnival, etc.); 3 cups corn kernels (preferably fresh, scraped from 3 to 4 ears); One 28-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained; One 16-ounce can red or black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 to 2 fresh hot chilies, seeded and minced, or one 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

This colorful stew is an autumnal cousin to chili, using Native American ingredients. It’s a good dish to try out on older kids and teens who have begun to appreciate more complex combinations of flavors and ingredients.

Recipe information

Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced

1 cup water

4 heaping cups prebaked, peeled, and diced orange squash (sugar pumpkin, butternut, carnival, etc.)

3 cups corn kernels (preferably fresh, scraped from 3 to 4 ears)

One 28-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained

One 16-ounce can red or black beans, drained and rinsed

1 to 2 fresh hot chilies, seeded and minced, or one 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and bell pepper and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
Step 2
Add all the remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes. Season gently with salt and pepper, then serve in shallow bowls.
Nutrition Information
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Per serving:
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Calories: 193
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Total fat: 3g
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Protein: 8g
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Fiber: 10g
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Carbohydrate: 40g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 110mg

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