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Squash and Bean Chili Stew

My friend, Candace, got this recipe from Betty Crocker.  It uses lots of veggies and tastes good. I always thought you needed to  peel the squash but she doesn't and it cooks to a soft texture.

 

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic , finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper , cut into 2 x 1/2-inch strips
2 medium poblano or Anaheim chili , seeded and cut into 2 x 1/2-inch strips
1 jalapeno chiles , seeded and chopped
1 cup cubed Hubbard or acorn squash (1/2 pound)
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans each reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup thinly sliced yellow summer squash
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn , drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto bean , drained

Directions:

 

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in bell pepper and poblano and jalapeño chilis. Cook 15 minutes. Stir in Hubbard squash, broth, salt, pepper and coriander. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.

1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 55) Fat 6g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 400mg Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 8g) Protein 11g.

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Serves: 6

Corn Souffle

Bryan found this recipe from Linda Evans of Dynasty fame.  It is really good.  He makes it for Thanksgiving.

Southwest Corn Souffle

3 cups corn kernels (you can use fresh or thawed frozen)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 C sour cream
9 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (can use pepper jack instead of jalapenos)
1/2 C cornmeal
1/3 C jalapenos, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350*. Generously butter a 2 quart baking dish (if using a 9X13 baking dish, increase proportions by 1.5).

In a blender or food processor, puree 1 cup of the corn with the melted butter and the eggs.

In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients (including the other 2 cups of corn) except Parmesan.
Add the pureed corn mixture. Stir until well-incorporated.

Pour into the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake for 45 to 90 (depends on batch and pan size) minutes until set and browning.  If the top isn't browned at the end of the baking time, place it under a broiler for a couple of minutes - careful not to let it burn.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.