fiery squash chili

7 Pinches 2 Photos
Vancouver, BC
Updated on Oct 5, 2014

Healthy, low calorie chili Nutrients per cup 6 g. protein 1 g. fat 28 g carbs 7 g. fibre 130 calories

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can 28-oz (796 ml) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 398 ml (14 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (less if you don't like heat)
  • 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of cayenne and allspice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped squash or cubed sweet potato
  • 2 - yellow or green peppers, chopped
  • 1 can 19 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn or peas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley or spinach
  • - low fat sour cream (optional)

How To Make fiery squash chili

  • Step 1
    In a large, wide saucepan sweat onion in 1 Tablespoon of oil until translucent.
  • Step 2
    Add diced tomatoes with tomato sauce, spices and garlic.
  • Step 3
    Bring to a boil over high heat, then stir in squash. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered and stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 30 min.
  • Step 4
    Stir in peppers, beans and frozen corn. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until peppers are soft, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Step 5
    Stir in cilantro and spoon into bowls. Top with sour cream.

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