Here is a delicious treat for this upcoming weekend!  Plans include decorating for Halloween, cozing up in front of the fire, and eating yummy vegan stew in honor of the month!

1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground

1 small pumpkin peeled seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups pinto beans, drained and rinsed

6 cups vegetable stock

salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 green onions thinly sliced

Place onion, carrot, and celery in a large sauce pan and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.  Add water 1-2 tablespoons at a time to keep the veggies from sticking.  Add garlic and cook another minute.  Then add cumin, tomato paste , pumpkin, beans and vegetable stock and bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and cook covered rom 25 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper and garnish with green onion.

243 calories, 1.4 g fat, 375 mg sodium, 43 grams carb, 12.7 grams fiber, 12.5 grams protein