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Butternut Squash Chili

Butternut Squash Chili

Adapted from TasteofHome.com
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 cup onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 15 oz. can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz. can pinto beans or black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups butternut squash cubed peeled, 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup corn optional
  • Splash of vinegar or lemon juice
  • Optional toppings: chopped avocado plain yogurt or shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat oil and add onion. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, until onion is tender.
  • Add next 5 ingredients and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in squash . Add optional corn, if desired. Simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If something seems missing, try a generous splash of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  • Eat as is, or serve topped with optional chopped avocado, yogurt and/or shredded cheese.

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Notes

Note:
For meat lovers, skip the oil. Instead, brown 1 pound of ground turkey or beef with the onion in step #1. Drain off excess fat and proceed with the rest of the recipe. Use low-sodium canned tomato products, if available.
Nutrition:
Per serving (8 total): Calories 179; Total Fat 3g; Sat Fat 0g; Sodium 373mg; Carbs 33; Fiber 9g; Total Sugars 8g; Added Sugars 0g; Protein 8g; Vit D 0mcg; Calcium 113mg; Iron 3mg; Potassium 518mg; Vit A 263% DV; Vit C 23% DV; Copper 32% DV.
Keyword Butternut Squash
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