Three Sisters Stew

1 cup of dried Christmas lima beans (or black beans, kidney, pinto, or Swedish brown beans), soaked
3 cups of water
2 cloves of garlic
2 Tbs fresh or 2 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbs olive oil
1 medium onion
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2-3 cloves garlic
2-3 cups of winter squash
1 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes
1 tbs chili powder
1 1/2 cups of frozen corn

8-10 Tbs of grated cheese for garnish

Drain soaking water off beans.  Place beans, water, and garlic in a pot, bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer until beans are tender (50-60 minutes).
In a large pot, quickly dry toast oregano, cumin seeds, and cinnamon for about 30 seconds.  Add oil, onion, salt, and minced garlic; saute onion until soft (about 20 minutes).  Add a litter water if mixture is dry.
Add cooked beans and corn to squash mixture; simmer until corn is tender.  Adjust seasoning to your taste.  Serve hot with grated cheese garnish.

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