In a small bowl or cup, mix the ketchup, liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, mustard, ketchup and molasses thoroughly to make a sauce, and set aside.
Heat pan to medium heat.
Add 1 tsp oil. This recipe uses less oil to sauté the seasoning. Therefore, to prevent the seasoning from burning during the sautéing process, keep ½ cup of water on hand and add 1 tbsp of water, at a time, to areas where you see the seasoning may stick.
Add onions and ½ tsp salt, and gently stir (about 2 minutes).
Add garlic and gently stir (30 seconds)
Add thyme and gently stir for 1 minute.
Add, chopped pumpkin, carrots and sauce and gently stir for 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste, tomatoes and cumin and, gently stir for 2 minutes.
Add, ½ cup of water, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add beans, bring to a boil, then stir and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.