Aztec-Inspired Pumpkin Black Bean Stew

A hearty modern stew inspired by Mesoamerican staples: squash, beans, corn, tomato, chile, and cacao.

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced pumpkin or butternut squash
• 2 cans black beans, drained
• 1 1/2 cups corn
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 ancho chile, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

1. Sauté chile and cumin in a little oil until fragrant.
2. Add squash, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, and cocoa.
3. Simmer 25 minutes until squash is nearly tender.
4. Stir in black beans and corn.
5. Simmer 10 minutes more.
6. Finish with lime juice and adjust salt.