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Drain soaked beans and cook in water until tender, about 45 minutes, then drain.
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Three Sisters Stew draws from Indigenous American agricultural traditions that cultivated corn, beans, and squash as companion crops for centuries. This stew combines these staple crops into a nourishing, slow-cooked dish reflecting Native foodways and reliance on seasonal, sustainable harvests. Common in the early 1800s during Expansion and Immigration, this stew symbolizes indigenous influence on American cuisine and the harmonious relationship between environment and food in Native cultures.
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