Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash

Name: Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste; 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 cups cooked black beans or 3 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with their juices; 1½ cups water; 4 cups cooked black beans or 3 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice (about 3 cups); Diced avocado, minced onion, vegan sour cream, shredded vegan cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, minced onion, vegan sour cream, shredded vegan cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, minced onion, vegan sour cream, shredded vegan cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Diced avocado, minced onion, vegan sour cream, shredded vegan cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, minced onion, vegan sour cream, shredded vegan cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
6 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

The sweetness of the butternut squash is a good foil for the smoky heat of the chipotle in this hearty black bean chili. Use more or less chipotles and/or chili powder, depending on your heat tolerance. You can always add some chipotles and chili powder early on and then add more later if desired, as slow cooking can dissipate the flavor of spices.

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Americas
United States
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan
Winter

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