Three Sisters Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, scraped and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 3 medium zucchini, diced
• 8 ounces penne, cooked al dente
• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded