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Serves: 5

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

From: Home Made Simple brought to you by magic eraser

=Ingredients=

2 cans black beans drained and rinsed

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin puree

1/2 cup red onion chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp. olive oil

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp. cumin

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

baked pumpkin seeds for garnish

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Place oil garlic, red onion and seasonings in large pot.

== Step 2 ==
Cook on low-medium heat until union and garlic brown.

== Step 3 ==
Puree the beans and tomatoes with 1/2 of the vegetable broth.  Add pureed ingredients and rest of broth to your pot.

== Step 4 ==
Simmer uncovered until thick (40-45 minutes).  Before serving stir in balsamic vinegar an garnish with pumpkin seeds.