Puerto Rican red beans and rice (Arroz mamposteao) - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green cubanella or Anaheim pepper (3-4 ounces), chopped, leave in seeds
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 pound calabaza (pumpkin or butternut squash), peeled, seeded, cut into 2x2-inch cubes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups short-grain brown rice or white rice (cooked)
• Avocado slices and cotijo cheese (for garnish)