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Butternut Chili Spicy 'N Sweet Recipe

A delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors with butternut squash and beans.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add chopped bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add cubed butternut squash, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until butternut squash is tender.
  6. Stir in maple syrup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Butternut Squash, Chili, Spicy
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