Black Bean and Squash Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 1/2 cups, chopped into cubes, butternut squash
- 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained, soaked and rinsed
Directions:
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
- Add tomatoes, water, apple juice, tomata paste, chili powder, salt, and squash. Stir to combine.
- Bring to boil, and then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 30 minutes
- Add black beans. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
