Pumpkin Bean Stew
This is an easy crock pot meal for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
1 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin (or 2 cups cooked pumpkin)
1 15 ounce can chick peas (or 2 cups cooked)
1 15 ounce can pinto beans (or 2 cups cooked)
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 chili in adobo sauce, minced with seeds removed (for more heat, leave in all or part of the seeds)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups veggie broth
sliced Haas avocado, optional
Directions
1. Toss everything except for the avocado into a crock pot and cook on high for 2 hours.
2. Serve topped with avocado and a little more diced onion. This is great on its own or over your favorite cooked grain.
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