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Smoky Sweet Butternut Squash Chili with Chickpeas & Apples
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
This butternut squash chili is loaded with sweet-tart apples, hearty chickpeas and warming spices for an unexpectedly toasty flavor that's sure to warm you up.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 280 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1-14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 cups diced butternut squash, about half a medium-sized squash
  • 1 large apple, Gala or Cortland work well, peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1-14 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  2. Add crushed and diced tomatoes, broth, butternut squash, apple, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir a few times and raise heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer. Lower heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if mixture becomes too thick during cooking.
  3. Stir in chickpeas and cook another minute, just until heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite chili toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Smoky Sweet Butternut Squash Chili with Chickpeas & Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.6g7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Sodium 820mg34%
Potassium 1210mg35%
Carbohydrates 56.9g19%
Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugar 12.7g14%
Protein 10g20%
Calcium 130mg13%
Iron 5.8mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.