Black Bean-and-Winter Squash Chili

Name: Black Bean-and-Winter Squash Chili
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 poblano peppers, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (28-ounce) can diced fire-roasted or chili seasoned tomatoes, undrained; 1 (28-ounce) can diced fire-roasted or chili seasoned tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3½ to 4 cups cubed or chopped butternut squash or other winter squash; 3½ to 4 cups cubed or chopped butternut squash or other winter squash; sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro; sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro; sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Squash

By Julia Rutland

Published 2019

About

This vegetarian stew is hearty and filling. If you are cooking for meat lovers, brown a pound of lean ground beef, ground turkey, or cubed beef with the onions and proceed with the recipe. For ease, try frozen cubed butternut squash—you don’t even have to thaw it!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves, minced</

Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Winter

Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add poblano and red bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in squash. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 25 minutes or until squash is t