Lentil And Butternut Squash Chili Recipes

ONE-POT RED LENTIL AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI

Steps:

• Using a large pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil and saute the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and the peppers begin to soften (about 3-4 minutes).
• Then stir in the garlic and chili seasoning, allowing the spices become to become fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
• Add the red lentil, butternut squash, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth and stir until well-combined.
• Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the butternut squash and lentils are tender and cooked through. Top with optional ingredients of your choice. Best served warm.

LENTIL AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI

Steps:

• In a 6-quart heavy duty stockpot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes or just until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add lentils, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 minutes, stirring nonstop.
• Add tomatoes, bay leaf and stock. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are soft around the edges but firm to bite. Liquid will also slightly reduce.
• Add butternut squash and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. You might also want to taste for salt here and add more, if needed.
• Stir in beans and cook just until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Check squash for doneness. It should be knife tender. Discard the bay leaf and serve with toppings of choice.

MAGGI HOME

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
• Add water, tomatoes and juice, lentils, bouillon, oregano, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Decrease heat to medium-low.
• Add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Add kidney beans; cook for 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
• Serve with toppings such as shredded cheese, chopped cilantro or chopped avocado, if desired.

LENTILS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Peel the squash and the onions and cut into large chunks. Place the squash and the onions in a roasting tin. Scatter with cumin seeds and toss in olive oil. Cook at 180C/ Gas 4 for 40 minutes until soft and charred.
• Meanwhile, place lentils in a pan and cover with water. Add the bay leaf and bacon, bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes. Drain, discarding bacon and bay, and combine with squash and onions.
• In a bowl, mix the yoghurt, vinegar and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir into the lentils with the herbs, zest and juice.
• Season and serve.

SPICED LENTIL & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or saucepan over a medium-high heat. Fry the onions with a pinch of salt for 7 mins, or until softened and just caramelised. Add the garlic, chilli and ras el hanout, and cook for 1 min more.
• Stir in the squash and lentils. Pour over the stock and season to taste. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 25 mins or until the squash is soft. Blitz the soup with a stick blender until smooth, then season to taste. To freeze, leave to cool completely and transfer to large freezerproof bags.
• Stir in the coriander leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve topped with the dukkah, yogurt and extra coriander leaves.