Black Bean Corn and Acorn Squash Stew

Ingredients -

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4" dice
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds or Ground Cumin
2 minced Garlic Cloves
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1 teaspoon Paprika
2 cups thawed Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels
2 cups Acorn Squash (or other winter squash) cut into 3/4" dice
1 (16 ounces) can Plum Tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
2 cups Vegetable Broth
2 (16 ounces each) cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 (12 ounces) Medium-Wide Egg Noodles, cooked and drained
2 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and finely minced
1/4 cup Toasted Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds, optional

Preparation:

1. Spray a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat until hot.

2. Add the red pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.

3. Add the cumin and sauté until it becomes aromatic, which only takes a few seconds.

4. Add the remaining herbs and sauté for a few more seconds until aromatic.

5. Add the vegetables plus juices and the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Simmer for 15 minutes, covered, or until the squash is fork tender.

7. Add the beans and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.

8. Season to taste with salt and pepper and spoon over the cooked noodles.

9. Garnish with sunflower seeds and jalapeno peppers.

Acorn Squash Tip

Preparation Techniques

Baking, boiling, and steaming are the three most common methods of preparing winter squash. Having the right tools and using the correct techniques for these methods of preparation will insure delicious and properly prepared winter squash dishes.

Acorn Squash Tip

Black Beans

Black beans are available in most supermarkets in canned and dried form. They are not a seasonal item. Many stores offer the dried beans in bulk bins as well as prepackaged plastic bags. Canned black beans are pre-softened and need only to be drained and rinsed when used, unless otherwise specified. All black beans hold up very well to cooking.

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