Algonquian Three Sisters Rice

==Description==
Wild rice, yellow squash, zucchini and lima beans plus tons of other veggies make this rice dish extremely nutritious.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Diabetic Gourmet Magazine
* Yield: 10 servings
==Ingredients==
* 3 cups chicken stock or water
* 1 cup long grain brown or wild rice
* pinch coarse salt to taste
* 1 medium yellow squash, cubed
* 1 medium zucchini squash, cubed
* 2 cups of baby lima beans
* 2 cups of whole-kernel corn
* 1 red bell pepper, roasted and cut into bite-sized strips
* 1 green bell pepper, roasted and cut into bit-sized strips
* ¼ cup sunflower seed or corn oil
* 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
* 1 cup diced onion
* ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
* ¼ tsp white pepper
* ¼ tsp paprika
==Directions==
# In a large, deep pot over medium heat, bring the chicken stock or water to a rolling boil.
# Sprinkle in the rice and a pinch of salt, then lower the heat.
# Cover and steam for 20 minutes.
# Gradually add the squash, lima beans, peppers, and corn; stir well.
# Cover and steam for an additional 20 minutes.
# While this mixture cooks, warm the oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
# Add the garlic and onions, stirring briskly and cooking for about 5 minutes until garlic and onions are just glistening and translucent, but not brown.
# Add the remaining seasonings; stir thoroughly and remove from the heat.
# Stirring thoroughly, add these ingredients to the steaming rice and balance the seasonings and liquids.
# Steam for a final 5 minutes, covered.
# Fluff and serve.
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