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Autumn Butternut Squash Chili

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This chili is such a hearty and satisfying dish to help you usher in autumn.  It is not for the weak as its flavors are bold, spicy, and robust.  Loaded with sweet butternut squash, oatmeal stout beer and chili powder, this chili will make your tummy feel warm and cozy.  If you love a thicker chili, you can add 2 tbsp of masa flour and canned pinto beans.  For you meat-eaters, I include notes for you to make this badassary in a bowl.     

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup textured vegetable protein ((TVP))
  • 1/2 yellow onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 1 small butternut squash (peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • pinch of fresh cracked pepper
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 14 1/2 oz can fire-roasted stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 24 oz Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
  • 1 cup water
  • fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour TVP into a small mixing bowl along with 2 cups warm water.  Set aside to let it absorb the water for about five minutes.  
    Heat a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.  Melt butter in pot then, add chopped onion and butternut squash.  Sprinkle with pepper and saute for about 8 minutes or until onion is translucent.    
    Add tomato paste to the pot and mix into the vegetables.  Draining excess water, add TVP, tomato sauce and the next 7 ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine.  
    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until butternut squash is soft.  Season with more salt if needed.  Serve in bowls with chopped cilantro and onion for garnish.

Notes

For meat-eaters:

Brown 1 lb 90/10 ground beef in dutch oven without butter.  Then proceed with the rest of the recipe except add 1 cup chicken broth instead of water.  Top with grated mild cheddar cheese    

  • Author: Ruthie Landelius
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course