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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Chili

A really great go-to vegan chili recipe, this fall-inspired Butternut Squash and Chickpea Chili is amazing to put on repeat during the fall and winter months.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cups chopped peeled butternut squash 1 small butternut squash
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric optional
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth*
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups kale leaves optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, add the oil, onion, celery, and butternut squash and heat to medium.
  2. Sauté, stirring frequently, until veggies are softened and fragrant, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, salt, and spices and sauté another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring chili to a full boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until vegetables are cooked all the way through. If adding kale, do so 5 minutes before chili is finished cooking to allow leaves to wilt.
  6. Add the chickpeas and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite chili toppings

Notes

  • *You can also use chicken broth

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.