Low-Fat Braised Squash with Peppers Hominy High Fiber Recipe

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Low-Fat Braised Squash With Peppers Hominy High Fiber Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. sunflower oil or other vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and seeded,
  • cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks
  • 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, cut into
  • 1 large dice
  • 2 tsps. sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsps. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to
  • taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 15 ozs. hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cs. water, up to 3
  • 4 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 2 tbsps. tomato paste
  • 6 lime wedges

    • Method

  • In a large deep skillet, heat oil over high heat add onions, squash, bell pepper, paprika, cumin and caraway seeds
  • Cook, stirring, until onions and squash are browned in places, about 10 minutes
  • Add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more
  • Stir in hominy, 2 1/2 cups water, 3 tablespoons parsley (or cilantro) and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1/2 cup water if vegetables look dry.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley (or cilantro).
  • Serve with lime wedges.
  • Makes 8 cs for 6 servings

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