BLACK BEAN, SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI

Black Bean, Sausage and Butternut Squash Chili image

Pretty healthy, but with an explosion of flavor. It's been suggested to let the chili refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld. From NPR.

Provided by gailanng

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb chorizo sausage or 3/4 lb hot Italian sausage
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups butternut squash, cubes cut into 1/2-inch squares
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 poblano pepper, membranes and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
28 ounces can Italian plum tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sriracha asian garlic sauce, plus extra for serving
1 bay leaf
2 cups canned black beans, drained
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf, plus extra for garnish
chopped fresh avocado (to garnish)

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.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 1939.4, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 7.4, Protein 22.9

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azan malik SareAam

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I'm not a vegetarian but I love this vegetarian chili. It's so flavorful and satisfying.

Nadine Broder

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This chili is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was perfect for a busy weeknight.

Apana Rai

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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.

Lucky Mlaba

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The butternut squash adds a nice sweetness to this chili. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Nomi Raja

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I love that this chili is made with black beans and sausage. It's a nice change from the traditional beef chili.

Yaman Zee

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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it fills you up.

Adnan Chadhar

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I've made this chili a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.

Thales Ueti

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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash and spicy food, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The butternut squash is very mild and the chili is not too spicy. I would definitely make this again.