Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: about an hour

What You Need:

• 4 tomatoes- peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 medium acorn squash- peeled and diced
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1 cup of pinto beans
• 1 cup of water
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

What You Do:

1. Heat oil and saute onion in a large sauce pan.
2. Add cinnamon and chili powder and saute for 2 more minutes.
3. Add garlic powder, cumin, lemon juice, and tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
4. Stir in pinto beans, squash, and water.  Season with salt and pepper and let stew simmer for about an hour, until squash is tender.