This chili recipe is perfect for this time of year when it is starting to become cold outside. It cooks within 30 minutes and freezes well. * Note: this recipe is vegetarian, however, it would taste great with some ground turkey. Brown the meat and add into pan when you add the rest of the veggies!
Ingredients:
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch chunks
28 ounce can diced tomatoes
15 ounce can black beans, drained
15 ounce can pinto beans, drained
1.5 cups vegetable broth, plus 2 tablespoons for sautéing
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
Add garlic, chipotles, and butternut squash to the pot, cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more vegetable broth if the pot gets dry.
Add the bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes.
Add black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (including the liquid in the can), 1.5 cups vegetable broth, quinoa, and all of the spices (paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper). Mix well.
Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes. Check that the butternut squash is cooked; if not, simmer for longer.
Serve in a bowl and garnish with cilantro. Add toppings as desired.