Ingredients for - Three Sisters Dish

1. 1 large squash, such as butternut or acorn
2. 2 tbsp. sunflower or extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3. 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
4. 2 bunches dandelion greens or kale  
5. 5 c. hominy (nixtamalized and cooked, or canned, drained, and rinsed)  
6. 4 c. black beans (soaked and cooked, or canned, drained, and rinsed) 
7. Kosher salt
8. Garlic powder
9. 2 green onions, thinly sliced 
10. 1 c. toasted sunflower seeds

How to cook deliciously - Three Sisters Dish

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash in half, clean out seeds, and cut into 1” cubes. Place on a sheet pan, toss with 1 tablespoon oil, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Toss with maple syrup and set aside. 

2 . Stage

De-stem and thinly slice dandelion greens or kale. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil. Add greens and cook until wilted, 5 to 8 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add roasted squash, hominy, and beans to skillet with greens and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and garlic powder, and cook until all ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

4 . Stage

Spoon mixture into serving bowls and top with green onions and sunflower seeds.