Three sisters bean stew consists of three different types of beans, along with some vegetables, cooked in a flavorful broth. This dish holds much significance in Native American Cuisine. As Chef Freddie Bitsoie explains:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0022Life in the desert can be difficult, but the Hopi are talented agriculturists who developed techniques for dry farming in northeastern Arizona using natural precipitation like winter snow and summer monsoon floods. They were, and still are, a people acutely attuned to changes in the soil, weather, wind, and water. These are delicate balances that the Hopi solemnly respect - and they celebrate the beauty that comes from the meditative work of living in a harsh climate...As with many Native American cultures, Hopi spirituality is connected to the food they cultivate.u0022u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e- Chef Freddie Bitsoieu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSubstitute whatever beans you have - pinto, Great Northern, and cranberry are also recommended.