Name: Acorn Squash Farm Share Chili
Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large bell pepper, seeded, skinned and roasted; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, skinned and roasted; 1 (28 ounce) can of no-salt added diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; Plain Greek yogurt; Shredded cheese; Fresh cilantro

Description

Butternut or acorn squash from your CSA farm share or farmer’s market can make for a terrific chili recipe when the weather turns cooler come fall.

Ingredients

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1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bell pepper, seeded, skinned and roasted
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, skinned and roasted
1 (28 ounce) can of no-salt added diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
Plain Greek yogurt
Shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Place cut sided down in a greased baking pan and roast for about 45 minutes (until soft) at 350 degrees F. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes. Remove soft flesh and mash in bowl. Set aside.
In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute.
Chop up roasted peppers and add to pot. Sauté another minute.
Add squash, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Stir well and cover; cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes.
Serve with dollop of plan Greek yogurt, shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Let chili sit in refrigerator overnight for the flavors to meld together. It tastes even better as leftovers!