What to Serve with Chili: Butternut Squash Chili + More!
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked (I like red quinoa)
- 3/4 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea flour)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 10 tbs water
- oil (for greasing)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 roasted green chiles or jalapenos (finely chopped)
- 1 sweet bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups dry brown lentils
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa of choice
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbs coconut sugar
- 1 tbs ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbs fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- sea salt (to taste)
- 1 batch of spicy chickpea quinoa crackers (see recipe above)
- Optional Garnishes: cheese (sour cream or yogurt, cilantro)
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Preparation
Step 1
Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Crackers:
Step 2
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 3
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4
Grease parchment paper with a bit of olive or coconut oil.
Step 5
In a large bowl combine quinoa, flour, and spices. Mix to combine.
Step 6
Gradually stir in water. Mix well.
Step 7
Pour cracker batter onto your greased parchment lined cookie sheet.
Step 8
Using a spatula, spread the batter into a thin and even layer.
Step 9
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until crisp and edges are beginning to brown.
Step 10
Let cool and then break up into crackers.
Step 11
Lentil and Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili:
Step 12
In a large pot over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, chiles or jalepenos, and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes.
Step 13
Turn heat to high, and then stir in lentils, tomato sauce or salsa, broth, and spices.
Step 14
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 15
Stir in butternut squash.
Step 16
Simmer for 20 minutes longer.
Step 17
Turn off heat.
Step 18
Stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
Step 19
Salt to taste.
Step 20
Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step 21
Optionally, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream (or yogurt) and fresh chopped cilantro.
Step 22
Serve with Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Crackers (recipe above).
Step 23
Enjoy!
Step 24
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