This hearty vegetarian and dairy-free Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili recipe has great flavor. It is perfect for a fall evening or on game day. The whole family will enjoy this meal. It has all the great flavor of traditional chili with the added benefit of butternut squash, one of the fall season’s greatest gifts. When I was asked me to partner with Silk to share a Meatless Monday Night recipe, this chili was the first thing that came to mind for it’s simplicity and incredible flavor.
You’re not going to miss the meat in this vegetarian chili. I promise. I’m not a vegetarian but go meatless several times per week. Plant-based diets are good for people and better for the planet, but they taste amazing too. Eating vegetarian can also be more economical. It’s a win, win!
This dish is affordable and oh-so easy to make. It’s a one-pot meal, so you’ll have few dishes to wash. You’re welcome. My grocery store had butternut squash that was already diced which meant less prep for me! I couldn’t say no to that. I’m all about an easy meal.
Loaded with butternut squash, black beans, tomatoes and spices it’s basically a party in a pot and it’s addictive. BOOM.
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup Silk Cashewmilk
Directions:
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet butternut squash, onion and bell pepper and saute until onion softens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes, and saute for about 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth and stir until combined. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Add Silk Cashewmilk and stir until warm. Serve and enjoy.
The Silk Cashewmilk adds to the depth of flavor and gives this chili a nice creaminess. I’m a fan! Silk’s plant-based beverages and yogurt alternatives are extremely versatile in the kitchen and can be used to create delicious meat- and dairy-free versions of your go-to tailgating recipes. Find a store that sells Silk near you.
Adopting a more plant-based diet can start with making a change just one day a week – so why not start by sidelining meat during Monday Night Football games this season? I hope you will join me and take the #MeatlessMondayNight challenge this football season! If you need inspiration, check out the Silk Sideline Meat website. What dish will you make?
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound butternut squash peeled and diced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 2 cans 14.5 ounces each diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
- 2 cans 15 ounces each black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Silk Cashewmilk
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet butternut squash, onion and bell pepper and saute until onion softens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes, and saute for about 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth and stir until combined. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Add Silk Cashewmilk and stir until warm. Serve and enjoy.
That sounds delicious. Perfect for a chilly winter day!
I eat a lot of meatless meals when my husband is not at home. He is a total meat and potatoes guy but I love veggies! I bet even he would love this chili.
That is so amazing. This is the perfect chili for a cold day, and it’s super healthy, too. I love it.
I’m all about squash right now. I’ve been roasting it every other day. I think my family is probably over it! But mixing it up & making this chili will make us all happy.
My mother in law is a vegetarian and we are going to her house for Thanksgiving this year. I would love to surprise her with a unique dish she could easily enjoy!
This sounds so good. I have been looking for a new warm meal recipe.
I love Silk. Spectacular way to cook a tasty dish likr this.
I have never tried butternut squash other than in a pureed soup. I should try this.
What a great change up for chili! I love butternut squash and feel the flavor it adds in stews, soups and chilis really makes them heartier.
Oh, yum! What a great recipe for fall! I will have to add this to my menu plan.
Mmm, I love a good child. I’ll have to try making this.
I would have never thought to use cashew milk. It would make it creamier. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks ladies!
That sure looks like the perfect meal for a fall day. My parents farm and my Mom is always looking for ideas to feed lot’s of people. I will share this idea with her.
Oh! I have never had this before but it sounds amazing. I never had a squash soup that was chunky like this. YUM!
Wow. This is a meal my family could use right now, I bet it would make all of us feel so much better. This looks SO good.
Oh my goodness this chili looks so divine! I love butternut squash for the season, YUM!
Perfect meal for this time of year for the family I love warm bowls of chili I cant eat tomatoes though but having a white bean chili sounds great. I love butternut squash and black beans.
Oh this looks so amazing! And perfect for fall. Yum!!
I love the idea of a meatless chili. The cashew milk sounds like an interesting addition.
My husband would love this for Football Sunday! I may have to surprise him
Sounds like the perfect soup for this colder weather! I love me some squash!
Mmm this sounds hearty and delicious. I could go for some on a cold night like tonight!
Yummy. Looks amazing. I bet it will be really nice to come home to after a cold snowy day.
I’ve never had anything like this before. I am not even sure I’ve had butternut squash. It looks delicious.
Two of my faves inside of a chili? Oh yes, please!
I totally agree with meatless Monday and this is the perfect dish to start it out with for my family. It looks and sounds delicious and will be so great this winter as an option every couple of weeks.
That looks yummy. Black beans don’t appeal to me, but this dish looks really good. I’d love to try this.
Your chili looks delicious – I love squash. Perfect for chilly fall nights.
That looks so good. I love butternut squash.
I have never added squash to chili, but it sounds great! Will definitely do it this winter!
This looks so good! I have never seen this combo in chili before
Looks delicious! I like beans because it is a complex carbohydrate and keeps me feeling full longer. The butternut squash would be a lovely addition to the dish!
I would have never thought of this combination, but I am all about incorporating more veggies. Looks YUMMY!
First off, I love that this is a meatless meal. Not all of us like meat-based chili. And love that you incorporated butternut squash. It gives it a sweet and savory taste I’m sure!
I don’t think I have ever eaten butternut squash, I really fancy trying it though now after reading this, sounds delicious. x
I love trying new chili recipes. I have never tried putting Squash in it before. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend.
Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I will have to give this recipe a try. I know my family will love it.
I love butternut squash and so does my mom. I think I will make this for our dinner when I visit her this week.
This looks like such a hearty chili. I imagine that it will warm me up on a cold winter night.
I absolutely love chili! I’ve never tried butternut squash so this could be my excuse to finally give it a go.
This sounds so yummy! I would love to try that
We are always looking for differeent ways to prepare chil
What a delicious recipe for a chilly day! I love the ingredients you used. Yum!
What an amazing chili! And I have tried adding cashew butter to thicken recipes, I bet the cashew milk is a real winner here I’d love to try this!
Made this today, it was absolutely delicious!!