Butternut Black Bean Chili
Stay cozy at home with this fragrant, soothing chili. You can use nearly any winter squash, but butternut holds its shape the best.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Add to list
- 1 medium onion, diced Add to list
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add to list
- 3 cups diced butternut squash Add to list
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes Add to list
- 2 25-ounce cans black beans (about 5 cups) Add to list
- 1 quart vegetable stock Add to list
- 1 tablespoon cumin Add to list
- 2 teaspoons paprika Add to list
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Add to list
- 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste Add to list
- Salt, to taste Add to list
- Lime wedges Add to list
- 1/2 cup cilantro, leaves picked from stems Add to list
- Whole milk yogurt (optional) Add to list
Preparation
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and butternut squash cubes. Sauté until onions are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, black beans and vegetable stock. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Add cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Let simmer for at least 25 to 30 minutes, until squash can be pierced easily with a fork.
Taste and add more cayenne pepper and/or salt, if desired.
Serve with a squeeze of lime and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of whole-milk yogurt.
Recipe by , PCC Cooks instructor
Source: Sound Consumer, January 2010
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I agree... Best chili ever!
I used fire roasted diced tomatoes, and extra beans and tomato paste. My family also chose either grated goat cheese or sour cream for the top. The fresh cilantro and lime is a great addition. Yum!!! Next time I'm going to try a combination of black and white beans.
January 29, 2012 at 07:43 AM — CClark
Thanks for the great suggestions!
Appreciate the ideas, @CClark!
September 14, 2012 at 11:55 AM — foodette
Fabulous recipe! Best chili ever!
Received this recipe at Walk, Talk, Taste Tour and tried next day. Used Adzuki beans instead as they are softer, faster cooking and less digestively challenging. Family LOVES it. Might add some veggie burger crumbles next time to up the protein content!
January 12, 2011 at 01:14 PM — April (not verified)