Anasazi Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can beans, black
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons oregano, dried
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup onion, chopped
2 -3 cups squash, winter (peel if not organic)
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
Garnish
8 -10 tablespoons grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

With fork poke vent holes into the squash.
Peel skin if not organic.
Microwave for about 5 minute or until about 3/4 cooked.
Cut into 1 inch cubes.
Set aside.
In a 4 quart sauce pan quickly toast oregano powder, cumin, and cinnamon for about 30 seconds Add oil, onion, salt, and garlic; saute until the onion is translucent.
Add squash tomatos, beans (including liquid), corn, and chili powder, cook until squash and corn is tender.
(about 5 minutes) Serve Hot with grated cheese garnish.