Black Bean Butternut Squash Stew

Black bean with sweet butternut squash and collard greens make this healthy stew so hearty and comforting!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium red, green, yellow bell peppers, diced
• 3 cloves, garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups of white potatoes
• 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 (15-ounce) can black beans,, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 cup coconut milk
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 chicken bouillon
• 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
• Pinch of allspice (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers cook and cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and spring onion and cook for 1 minute
2. Add butternut squash, potatoes, black beans, Italian Seasoning, thyme and stir to coat. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth. bouillon cube, allspice, cayenne pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in leafy greens and cook for about 4 minutes, delicious served with rice of any kind and avocado.