Black Bean Chili With Winter Squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large chopped onion (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium diced yellow bell pepper (1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles
- 2-3 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium winter squash (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, and oregano. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 more minutes.
- 2. Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard seeds, pierce with a fork a few times, and put in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 inch water. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH 8 minutes or until tender. Let cool; peel with a small sharp knife, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Stir squash into bean mixture; cook 5 minutes. Stir in salt. Serve warm.
olive oil, onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, black beans, vegetable broth, tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, oregano, winter, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/black-bean-chili-with-winter-squash-50065282 (may not work)