Ingredients:
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2 tbsp vegetable oil or rendered duck fat
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed (½ inch pieces)
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1½ cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
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1½ cups cooked pinto or black beans (drained)
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1½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
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½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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Fresh lime wedges, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat the Nutri-Stahl Large Skillet over medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
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Sauté the aromatics: Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Cook the squash: Add butternut squash cubes. Cover the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and beginning to brown.
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Add corn and beans: Stir in corn, beans, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook uncovered for another 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Season and garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Top with chopped cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds.
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Serve warm with lime wedges on the side. Optional: add a dollop of sour cream or spoon over a bed of wild rice.