Black Bean Chili w/ Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard
Ingredients
2 tbs Olive oil
1 1/2 cups Chopped onion
3 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 cups 1/2 inch pieces peeled
Butternut squash
2 tbs Chili powder
2 tsp Ground cumin
3 15-ounce Cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups Vegetable broth
1 14.5-ounce Can dice tomatoes in juice
3 cups Coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves or 1 large can of greens
Preparation
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic: saute until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add squash: stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in chard: simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or red onion if desired.