Description
Delicious Butternut Squash Chili: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or sour cream
Instructions
- Creating Delicious Butternut Squash Chili is straightforward. Follow these simple steps for a delightful dish:
- Start by peeling and dicing the butternut squash, and chopping the bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced butternut squash, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the butternut squash is tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more spices or salt to suit your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your choice of avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or sour cream.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
