Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili
Packed with veggies and delicious flavor, my Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili is easy to make in the slow cooker or on the stovetop!
Servings 4 people
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups butternut squash chopped. About 11 oz
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 summer squash diced
- 4 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 medium yellow or white onion chopped
- 1 ¼ cup black beans or one can
- 1 ¼ cup kidney beans or one can
- ½ cup red quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, tightly packed
- 3 tbsp olive oil only for stovetop
Toppings
- greek yoghurt or sour cream optional
- chopped cilantro optional
- bread optional
- tortilla chips optional
- chopped scallions optional
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the cilantro and toppings to the slow cooker. Stir until combined and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Add the chopped cilantro then stir again and serve immediately. Finish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Stovetop Instructions
- Heat a large dutch oven on medium high heat. Once warm, add the olive oil and onions. Heat until the onions are almost translucent, a couple minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the cilantro and toppings. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro then stir until combined and serve immediately. Finish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
I like my chili spice level to be warm but not too hot. If you prefer a spicier chili, increase the amount of ancho chili powder and cayenne pepper. However, be warned! A little goes a long way!
If you don't have time in the morning to prep the vegetables, chop everything except for the cilantro the night before and store in the refrigerator in air-tight containers. Then combine the ingredients in the slow cooker the next morning!