Three Sister's Mizithra [ Native American Greek Fusion]

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8


• 1 small spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)


• 2 cups cooked navy beans or 2 cups other small beans


• 1 cup cooked corn


• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped


• 2 tablespoons vegetable margarine or 2 tablespoons butter


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 1/2 cup grated mizithra cheese (to make vegan) or 1/2 cup soy cheese (to make vegan)


• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°. pierce squash a few times with a knife, wrap in foil, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. (when done, outer part of squash should be somewhat tender upon pressing.) remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.


• 2 in a medium sauce pan, combine beans and corn and heat just until hot. (or heat in microwave.).


• 3 cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. remove flesh by scraping against inside of shell with a fork to form pasta-like strands. place in serving dish. add beans, corn, and bell pepper, and toss to combine.


• 4 in a small saucepan, melt margarine. (or melt in microwave.) stir in olive oil, pour over squash, and toss. sprinkle top with cheese, parsley, and basil.