Kabocha Squash Chili

Name: Kabocha Squash Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 small Kabocha squash (peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 14-oz cans beans ideally a mixture (drained and rinsed); 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 5 stalks celery finely diced; 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Sliced green onions; Sour cream; Fresh cilantro; Sliced jalapeños; Diced avocado; Finely diced red onions; Crumbled cotija cheese; Cornbread for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 10min

Kabocha Squash Chili is a comforting, vegetarian chili perfect for a cozy meal! If you like pumpkin chili or chili with butternut squash, you'll love this kabocha squash recipe!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:29:53 GMT