Vegetarian Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

Name: Vegetarian Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, minced; 2 small carrots, diced; 2 sticks celery, diced; 1 jalapeño, diced (+ 1 for serving, sliced); 1 medium butternut squash (1.2 lbs/550g), peeled, seeded and cubed; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 14-ounces (400g) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock or water, or more as needed; 1 cup (180g) quinoa, rinsed; 1 14-ounces (400g) can kidney beans; 1 14-ounces (400g) can black beans; 1-2 teaspoons light brown sugar (optional); 2 Tablespoons sour cream (for serving); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This vegetarian butternut squash quinoa chili is hearty, healthy and very satisfying. It features chunks of butternut squash, black beans, and quinoa for some additional texture. A great take on the classic recipe that even meat-eaters will love.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:38:43 GMT