Hominy And Squash Salad Recipes

THREE SISTERS BOWL WITH HOMINY, BEANS AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Place the hominy and tepary beans in separate medium bowls. Add enough water to each to cover the beans by 4 inches, and soak overnight at room temperature.
• About 3 hours before serving, drain the hominy and the beans and place them in separate 3- to 4-quart pots. Add enough cool water to cover the hominy and tepary beans by 4 inches. Set each over high heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam that rises to the surface, until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid from each type of beans (for 1 1/3 cups liquid). Drain the hominy and the beans and set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare the squash: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of coarse sea salt. Arrange the squash in an even layer and roast until golden and very tender, stirring halfway through, 35 to 45 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the onion, chile powder, sage and a generous pinch of smoked salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the reserved 1 1/3 cups cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
• Add the cooked hominy and beans to the skillet, then stir in the roasted squash and greens. Season to taste with coarse sea salt and serve.

HOMINY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a serving bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, hominy, black beans, celery, onion and red pepper., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

HOMINY AND SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the squash and cut into1/2-inch dice. Place in a saucepan with the water and steam for 5 minutes until soft, but not mushy. Remove, drain and cool.
• Combine the hominy, minced pepper and the cooked squash. Add the chili powder, Tabasco sauce and salt, and cool the mixture for one hour in the refrigerator. Stir in the oil, coriander leaves and scallions. If well covered and refrigerated, the salad will keep for up to one week. It can be served cold, or reheated in a skillet.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH HOMINY, CORN AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add red and green bell peppers; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add squash; stir to blend. Cover; cook until squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in hominy and corn. Cover; cook until corn is tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in cilantro and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Transfer to bowl; serve.

HOMINY SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse hominy and drain well.
• Chop green pepper, onion and celery.
• Toss hominy and veggies together.
• Stir in pickle relish, celery seed, salt cheese and mayonnaise.
• Chill and serve cold.

SQUASH & HOMINY MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Cook squash, onion, and butter in water until tender.
• Add hominy, half grated cheese, jalapeños, sour cream and salt to cooked squash and mix.
• Pour into greased casserole and top with remaining cheese and tortilla chips.
• Bake 1 hour.

SQUASH AND HOMINY SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a cooking pan.
• Sautee the onion on medium heat for 5 minutes Add the hominy and sautee until the onion is translucent.
• Add the water, it should barely cover the bottom of the pan.
• Add the squash and salt.
• Cover and put on low heat.
• Stir occassionally until squash starts to become tender.
• Uncover and put on medium heat.
• Stir regularly until all the pieces of squash are tender.