Description
Cozy Butternut Squash Chili is a heartwarming dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with hearty beans and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights, this easy-to-make chili not only warms your soul but also brings friends and family together around the table. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it an ideal comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the squash by peeling and cubing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cubed butternut squash along with cumin and chili powder; mix well.
- Pour in the black beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg