Butternut Squash and Black Beans Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled and seeded butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, or chili powder of your choice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/4 cups water or low-salt vegetable stock
• 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
• 3 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves