Because they were generally planted and harvested together and subsequently combined in meals, beans, corn, and squash are known fondly as the three sisters of agriculture to Native Americans of the southwestern United States. Together here they make a healthy, hearty stew.
Cooks' Note
Suggested Beverage: “Fire and ice” is often used to refer to the pairing of spicy foods with a cooling, white wine. This concept might work well here. Try a cold, un-oaked Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc.
