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Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

March 11, 2019 8 Comments Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, One Pot Meals, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian

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This Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans is so hearty and delicious!  It’s thick and flavorful and really easy to make!

Bowl of Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans with toppings

Two days ago it felt like spring outside, yesterday we got snow and today is cold.  When the weather can’t seem to make up it’s mind, chili is the answer 🙂  This Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans is a little bit savory and a little bit sweet and just perfect for the transition between winter and spring.

This Butternut Squash Chili recipe is adapted from my Pumpkin Chili and it’s a nice change from my regular go-to chili recipe.

Spoon dipping into a bowl of Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

I do add tomatoes to my chili recipes but I don’t like them super tomato-y and I also love a thick chili, not a brothy one.  I’ve been experimenting lately with just adding a little bit of tomato paste to help thicken the chili but then adding another thickening agent that is less acidic.

Front view of Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

For my Best Vegan Chili I add refried beans and for this butternut squash chili I added pureed butternut squash.  I bet you didn’t see that coming haha 🙂  I didn’t actually add cubed butternut squash to this chili but you’re welcome to do so if you like.

Close up of a bowl of Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

I’ve seen cans of butternut squash puree at the grocery store but if you want to make your own, I have a post all about how to cook butternut squash here.  The butternut squash puree really helps to thicken the chili and also gives it a nice sweet flavor.  It also gives it a lovely orange color 🙂

Two bowls of Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans

Recipe tips for Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans:

  • If you can’t find butternut squash you can sub sweet potato instead.
  • This chili recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • This chili is freezer friendly.  Make sure chili is completely cooled and then transfer to a freezer friendly, air-tight container and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Any type of bean can be substituted for black beans if desired.
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Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans


★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: She Likes Food
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Vegan, Gluten Free
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans is so hearty and delicious!  It’s freezer friendly too!


Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash puree (here’s how to make it!)
  • 2–3 cups vegetable broth, depending on how thick you like your chili.  I use about 2 cups.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil and onion.  Cook onion 2-3 minutes and then add bell peppers and garlic.  Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Next, add all the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.  Cover chili and simmer for at least 20 minutes, but can be cooked for longer if desired.  Chili is best when served warm.  Top with your desired toppings.

Notes

See recipe tips above.

8 Comments

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Comments

  1. Catherine says

    April 30, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    I made this chili tonight, and it was so wonderfully fragrant, and the taste was so much more than I expected! I’m an amateur cook on my best days, and this was simple enough to get done! Thank you for sharing ❤️

    ★★★★★

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    • She Likes Food says

      May 2, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that it was easy to make! 🙂

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        May 18, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        Love, love, loved it!!!

        ★★★★★

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        • She Likes Food says

          May 20, 2019 at 11:14 pm

          Yah! So glad you enjoyed it!

          Reply
  2. Rachel says

    November 7, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Could I make this with cubed butternut squash, rather than puree?

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    • She Likes Food says

      November 18, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Yes! It won’t make it as thick but you could just use less broth

      Reply
  3. Carol Murphy says

    April 25, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Made it again! Love this recipe. I use cubed roasted butternut squash and just add at the end. So good! Thank you for your wonderful flavors.

    ★★★★★

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    • She Likes Food says

      April 27, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Yah!!

      Reply

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