Acorn Squash Black Bean Soup Bowls – PlantPure Nation

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2- 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained, (or 3 cups cooked black beans)
• 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups salsa, (I use a low sodium brand such as Muir)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
• 2 cups spinach, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnishing)
• 1 avocado, diced (for garnishing)
• 4 acorn squash, halved (or tops removed)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper