Zuñi Succotash
3 cups canned pinto beans, drained1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons butter or shortening
1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds, crushed
In a large heavy saucepan, place all ingredients except the sunflower seeds in water with 2 tablespoons of butter. Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add sunflower seeds & remaining butter. Continue to simmer until mixture thickens.