This is an amazing combination of flavours! If you are looking for a bit of a change from more traditional chilli’s then definitely give this a try. It is easy and quick to make with only a few cheap ingredients.
You can add more chilli if you like things hot!
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chilli
Warm and comforting chilli with a twist
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli flakes
- 1 tsp cajun spice mix
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground corriander
- 3 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1 medium brown onion (finely diced)
- 1 large garlic clove (finely diced)
- 1 butternut squash (pumpkin also works well)
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 300 ml vegan stock
- 400 gram tin black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 400 gram tin kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 300 grams brown basmati rice (to serve)
- 1 lime (optional, to serve)
- Preheat oven to 200°c (180°c for fan assisted).
- Peel butternut squash, cut in half, scoop out seeds then cut into 1 inch dice. Place on a greased baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast in the oven for approx 20mins until the squash is soft and slightly crispy on the edges, set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the rice according to the packet instructions (around 30mins for brown rice).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then gently fry the onion, garlic and spices for 3-5 mins until the onion is soft and the spices fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, beans and stock. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the beans are soft.
Season to taste. - Stir in the butternut squash cubes and the fresh coriander and serve immediately on a bed of rice with lime wedges.
Directions
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