Vegan Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Vegan Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (2 pounds or less); 1 medium red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, including liquid; 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium if possible; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cacao, or cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 avocado, diced (to garnish); 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (to garnish); Pinch sea salt & pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (2 pounds or less)
1 medium red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, including liquid
1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium if possible
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cacao, or cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 avocado, diced (to garnish)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (to garnish)
Pinch sea salt & pepper, to taste

1
In a large dutch oven or sauce pot, heat 2 T olive oil over medium heat. Add in butternut squash, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, stirring every now and then, until onions appear translucent.
2
Lower the heat to medium-low and add in the spices, uncooked quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, vegetable broth, and freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste. Cover chili and let bubble away on medium-low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
3
When chili is done, serve in individual bowls and top with diced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired. Feel free to drizzle with hot sauce (Sriracha is amazing) if you want a spicier chili. Enjoy!

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (2 pounds or less), 1 medium red onion, diced, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili 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.

Vegan Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili

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