Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili

Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili

Hearty, spicy, and sweet, this vegan chili features roasted butternut squash and black beans in a smokey chipotle broth. Topped with creamy diced avocado and crispy homemade tortilla strips, it is a satisfying fall meal perfect for any crowd.

4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil (2 tbsp) in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add red onion (1), red bell pepper (2), butternut squash (1.5 lb), and fine salt (0.125 tsp). Cook until onion turns translucent.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic (4 clove), chili powder (1 tbsp), chipotle in adobo (0.5 tbsp), ground cumin (1 tsp), and ground cinnamon (0.25 tsp). Cook for 0.5 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in bay leaf (1), black beans (30 oz), chopped tomatoes (14 oz), and vegetable broth (2 cup). Cover and simmer for 60 minutes until squash is tender.

  4. 4

    Slice corn tortillas (3) into strips. Fry in a separate pan with a drizzle of oil for 7 minutes until crispy. Discard bay leaf and salt chili to taste.

  5. 5

    Ladle into bowls and top with avocado (2), the tortilla strips, fresh cilantro (1 handful), and red pepper flakes (1 sprinkle).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

591
kcal
20
Protein (g)
84
Carbs (g)
24
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Fiber 30 g
Sugars 13 g

Micronutrients

iron
5mg
113% DV
sodium
1069mg
186% DV
calcium
156mg
62% DV
potassium
1456mg
124% DV
vitamin a
713mcg
317% DV
vitamin c
87mg
387% DV
vitamin k
36mcg
118% DV