Squash and Black Bean Stew With Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe

Squash and Black Bean Stew With Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 2 pounds Kabocha or butternut squash, halved, seeded, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Stir in squash and green beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in black beans and jalapeño. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.