Best Squash Black Bean Chili Recipes

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add squash; stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

SQUASH-BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chile powders, cumin, coriander, oregano and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated in the spice mixture, about 2 minutes, adding a splash of water if the mixture is dry.
• Add 2 cups water, the tomatoes, beans, bay leaves and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the squash and rutabaga. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the chili is slightly thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. (Add up to 1/2 cup water if the chili gets too thick.) Remove the bay leaves and season with salt. Serve with assorted toppings and cornbread.

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Sprinkle chili powder and coriander over; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with juice, beans, chipotles, and oregano. Add 10 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours (time will vary depending on freshness of beans). Season to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Chili can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm chili before continuing.
• Stir squash and bulgur into chili. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until squash and bulgur are tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chili among bowls. Serve with sour cream, cheese, red onion, cilantro, and pickled jalapeño rings.

BEEF, BLACK BEAN AND SQUASH CHILI

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Remove from saucepan; set aside. Drain fat from saucepan.
• In same saucepan and with heat still on medium-high, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the squash, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until squash begins to brown.
• Add cooked beef to saucepan, then add tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin, cumin, red pepper and chili powder. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with green onions sprinkled on top.

BLACK BEAN, SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a stockpot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. When cool enough to handle, cut in 1/4-inch slices.
• Add onion to pot and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add squash, garlic and peppers. Saute 3 minutes. Add dry spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, Sriracha and bay leaf. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in black beans, sausage, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 more minutes. Taste to adjust seasoning.
• Before serving, add cilantro. Serve in bowls garnished with additional cilantro, chopped avocado and a drizzle of sriracha.
• (Chili may be made up to 24 hours in advance. Cool, cover and refrigerate. Re-warm over medium heat to serve.).

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and garlic; saute until tender and golden, about 9 minutes.
• Add squash; stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Ladle chili into bowls and serve. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or red onion if desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add squash, yellow onions and garlic; cook and stir 7 min. or until squash is slightly softened.
• Add seasonings; cook and stir 30 sec. Stir in tomatoes and beans; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 35 min. or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in green onions and cilantro. Top with cheese.

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWISS CHARD RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add squash; stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.