Hearty Chili Stew

Tad Tandler
Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

450

Cuisine

American-Southwest

Category

Chili Ideas

Cozy up  with a hearty vegan stew! Combine Tad’s Dad’s Chili with cubed butternut squash, kale, and black beans. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve with warm bread. 

A nourishing, filling dish that brings comfort and warmth to your week!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tad’s Dad’s Chili (vegan)
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Warm bread, for serving

Directions

  1. Sauté the Butternut Squash– Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    – Add cubed butternut squash and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the Chili & Broth– Pour in Tad’s Dad’s Chili and vegetable broth.
    – Stir in black beans, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
    – Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Simmer & Add Kale– Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer for 15 minutes, until the squash is fork-tender.
    – Stir in chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.
  4. Serve & Enjoy– Ladle the hearty chili stew into bowls.
    – Serve hot with warm bread for dipping.