Black Bean Chili With Butternut Squash And Swiss Chard

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 3 cups coarsely chopped swiss chard leaves

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• 2 add onions and garlic; saute until tender and golden, about 9 minutes.
• 3 add squash; stir 2 minutes. stir in chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin. stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices. bring to boil.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
• 5 stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer.
• 6 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7 ladle chili into bowls and serve. sprinkle with chopped cilantro or red onion if desired.