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Kabocha and Black Bean Chili

Give this kabocha and black bean chili recipe a try. It's packed with protein and veggies, making it a delicious and filling meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kabocha squash Japanese pumpkin; mine was about 775g
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups baby spinach finely chopped (85g)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili power
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the kabocha squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
    1 kabocha squash
  • The kabocha has really thin skin and it's totally edible. Just leave it on and cut into chunks.
  • Heat a pot over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the squash, bell pepper and pinch of salt. Let everything brown a bit.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 kabocha squash
  • Once the squash starts to scorch a bit, add the diced tomatoes and beans. Stir everything together and be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot, getting anything that sticks.
    1 15 oz can of black beans, 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • Add the spices and spinach. Stir everything together, cover and lower to a simmer. It may not seem like there's enough liquid, but there will be once everything sweats down.
    2 cups baby spinach, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili power, Kosher salt to taste
  • Keep covered and simmer for at least 30 minutes until the squash is soft enough for your liking. The longer you cook it the more everything will break down. It will still taste good but you'll end up with a pot of mush.
  • Turn off the heat and scoop into a bowl to serve. I topped mine with a bit of cheese and dried cilantro.

Notes

  • I had NO onion in the house. If you want to add this it in, this would be a good time.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 986mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3454IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4mg
Keyword black bean, Chili, Kabocha
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