Pumpkin-Black Bean Salad

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Golden Goblins‘.

Substitute sweet potatoes or squash for the pumpkin, if desired. Use any cooked legume: ­ chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, and beans ­ in this nutritious meat alternative dish.

(Makes: 4 – 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 cups cubed pumpkin flesh
• 1-1/2 cups cooked black beans
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh savory or oregano
• 1 Tbsp each: minced ginger root, lemon juice, soy sauce

1) Heat oil in a large skillet, cook onion over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and pepper; cook another 3 minutes.

2) Stir in all other ingredients, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook gently 8 – 10 minutes, until pumpkin is just tender.