Black beans and butternut squash chilli
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Background
For those who follow a vegan, vegetarian or healthy diet a chilli sin carne is a regular meal on the dining table. This black beans and butternut squash chilli is a yummy and filling version, perfect all year round (although during the winter season it’s especially comforting and warming), Serve it with rice or in tacos - but don’t’ forget some simple, cooling salsa or salad on the side!
Ingredients
- ½ large butternut squash
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 green chilli
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tin plum tomatoes
- 1 can of black beans, drained
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and dice the squash.
- Peel and slice the onion and garlic.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pan or casserole dish.
- Gently sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the squash cubes and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the spices and tomato purée and stir to coat.
- Add the tomatoes and enough water (rinsing the can) to cover the squash. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
- Simmer, under cover for 20-25 minutes until tender. Add the beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir through the coriander leaves and serve.
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- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Halloween - Parties - Sports Food - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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