Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.3
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 284.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

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Introduction

Recipe called "Vegetarian Chili" in Good Housekeeping's "Favorite Recipes Vegetarian Meals." Left out jalepeno chilies, used 1.5 cups broth instead of only 1, and 2 T oil instead of 4 tsp. Other than that, recpie is same as printed. My directions are simplified. Recipe called "Vegetarian Chili" in Good Housekeeping's "Favorite Recipes Vegetarian Meals." Left out jalepeno chilies, used 1.5 cups broth instead of only 1, and 2 T oil instead of 4 tsp. Other than that, recpie is same as printed. My directions are simplified.
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    6 tsp olive oil (recipe calls for only 4)
    1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4 in pieces
    3 medium carrots, peeeled and cut into 1/4 in pieces
    1 large onion, chopped
    2 T chili powder
    2 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
    28 oz canned tomatoes
    1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (recipe calls for 1 cup)
    1 T sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    2 cans black beans (recipe specifies black soybeans), drained and rinsed
    1 cup fresh cilantro (or 2 T dried)
    nonfat yogurt or sour cream for topping (optional, not included in nutrition info)

Directions

In a large pot, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat. Add squash and cook till golden, about 8-10 min, stirring occasionally. Remove squash from heat and transfer to a bowl. Return pot to heat and add other half of oil. Add carrots and onion and cook till golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder and garlic, and cook an additional minute. Add tomatoes, including juice, broth, sugar, and salt and heat to boiling. Stir in beans and squash; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer till squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro. Serve with yogurt or sour cream if desired.

*Makes about 9.5 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 9.5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEDRACD.

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