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2 Bean Butternut Squash Chili

This is a great recipe to start adding more vegetables to your diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil  Extra Virgin olive oil preferred
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 cups Chopped Butternut Squash Squares 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Kale Hard stalks removed
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Add more to suit your spicy taste
  • 1 15 oz can White Cannellini Beans Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 15 oz can Chick peas (Garbanzo Beans) Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 1/3 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 14 oz can Chopped Tomatoes and Juices
  • 3 - 4 cups Fresh Spinach
  • Vegan Cheddar Cheese Optional

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until cooked and golden, 8-10 minutes.

  2. Add Butternut Squash, Kale, chili powder, cumin and crushed red pepper. Continue stirring for 4-5 minutes.

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  3. Add Cannellini Beans, Chick Peas, Vegetable Broth, and Tomatoes and Juices. Bring to a boil and then lower heat.

  4. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until Butternut Squash feels cooked.

  5. Stir in Spinach and keep simmering until spinach is cooked.

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  6. Serve while nice and hot.

  7. Sprinkle some Homemade Cheddar Cheese on top if desired.