Chorizo, Roasted Butternut and Zucchini Chili Pot Recipe

Name: Chorizo, Roasted Butternut and Zucchini Chili Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper; 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon EVOO, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 3/4 cup loosely packed tender sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil); 12 ounces chorizo, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 small or 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1/3 recipe Roasted Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 2 heads roasted garlic); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 2 to 3 tablespoons seeded pureed chipotles in adobo sauce; One 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; One 14-ounce can crushed or diced fire-roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chilies; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 large corn muffins; Seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay; Shaved Manchego cheese, for serving; 6 heads garlic, tops trimmed off to expose all of the cloves; 1 cup EVOO; 3 tablespoons honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 large red bell pepper
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon EVOO, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup loosely packed tender sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
12 ounces chorizo, cut into bite-size pieces
2 small or 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/3 recipe Roasted Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 2 heads roasted garlic)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons seeded pureed chipotles in adobo sauce
One 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 14-ounce can crushed or diced fire-roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chilies
4 tablespoons butter
2 large corn muffins
Seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Shaved Manchego cheese, for serving
6 heads garlic, tops trimmed off to expose all of the cloves
1 cup EVOO
3 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Roast the bell pepper over a gas flame, turning with tongs, or broil until the skin is blackened.
2
Transfer to a bowl, cover and let cool.
3
Peel, seed and chop the pepper.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
5
Spread the butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle lightly with EVOO, sprinkle with the nutmeg and cinnamon and season with salt and pepper.
6
Roast until tender and browned at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Keep the oven on.
8
Meanwhile, combine the stock and sun-dried tomatoes in a small saucepan.
9
Bring to a low simmer over medium heat and cook until very tender.
10
Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a soup pot over medium-high heat.
11
Add the chorizo and cook until browned.
12
Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
13
Add the zucchini to the pot and cook until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
14
Add the onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the roasted peppers.
15
Pour the sun-dried tomatoes and the cooking liquid into a food processor and add the Roasted Garlic Paste, cilantro, oregano and chipotle puree.
16
Puree until smooth, then add the mixture to the chili and stir to combine.
17
Add the beans, canned tomatoes, chorizo and roasted squash.
18
Add enough water to thin the chili to the desired consistency.
19
Melt the butter in a small pan.
20
Coarsely crumble the muffins on a baking sheet, then drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with seafood seasoning.
21
Bake until browned.
22
Ladle the chili into shallow bowls and top with the Manchego cheese and crumbled muffins.
23
The chili can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal.
24
Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
25
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the garlic in a cluster on a large piece of foil and drizzle with 1/4 cup EVOO.
26
Wrap up the garlic in the foil to make a tightly sealed pouch.
27
Roast until very tender, about 45 minutes.
28
Let cool, then squeeze the garlic from the skins into a food processor.
29
Add the remaining 3/4 cup EVOO and the honey and season with salt and pepper.
30
Puree until smooth, then transfer to a small container.
31
(Alternatively, you can mash the garlic paste with a fork instead of using a food processor.)

2394

kcal

Calories

Fat

426

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red bell pepper, 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped, 1 tablespoon EVOO, plus more for drizzling, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Chorizo, Roasted Butternut and Zucchini Chili Pot falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chorizo, Roasted Butternut and Zucchini Chili Pot

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