This Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili cooked in the slow cooker could not be easier! It’s perfect for any day of the week!
I have made countless different versions of chili in my life. Being that I love the flavors of chili, I have liked nearly all of them. But, I always tend to fall back on my Pumpkin Lentil Chili. It is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, creamy and chunky, veggie and beany (that’s a thing, right?). It has always been my favorite…..until now! This is a bold statement considering how much I love that pumpkin lentil goodness, but this Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili is now #1 in this house! It is also the perfect balance of everything and the fire roasted tomatoes really take it to the next level with all that smoky tomatoey deliciousness. Best yet is that it’s all done in the slow cooker making your life so much easier!
Do you want to dive head first into that bowl? No? Maybe it’s just me.
Go ahead and grab a big spoon and dig right in. Or grab a bag of tortilla chips and dunk away – this was the kids preferred way and, I must admit, mine too! Talk about perfect party food…I hear there is a big game this weekend. 😉 Set out all the toppings you can think of and let everyone customize their own bowl. Might I suggest a drizzle of Creamy Cumin Ranch on top of your Butternut Squash Chili? We tried it and it’s divine!
Slow Cooker Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili
For the kids, I stirred a little vegan sour cream into their bowls to help cool down the spice a bit. And of course, cool, creamy avocado on top helps too. They gobbled it right up.
Please go make this Slow Cooker Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili soon and come back here to leave me a comment letting me know how easy and delicious it is!
- 2 cups canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- 2 14.5 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes w/ green chiles
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup frozen organic corn
- Chopped avocado
- Diced red onion
- Diced green onion
- Vegan sour cream
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Drizzle of Creamy Cumin Ranch
- Shredded dairy free cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Place all ingredients, except the corn, into a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours.
- Add the corn and cook for another 10 minutes to heat through.
- Serve with the toppings of your choice.
The flavors get better the longer it sits. Leftovers are amazing, so make yourself a big batch and eat it all week!
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Siw says
I made this chili tonight, without a slow cooker & it worked perfectly. I added some carrots, kale & bellpepper (since I had to use that stuff). It’s a deliscious chili & I’ll do it again <3
Jenn S. says
Excellent! Thanks, Siw! So happy you loved it!
Amanda says
Do you drain the black beans prior to adding them to the soup? Typically the recipes call for that, but the soup looks so dark I wasn’t sure. Thanks!
Jenn S. says
Hi, Amanda. Yes, rinse and drain them. Someone else just asked the same thing. I am adding it to the recipe now. Enjoy!
Sami says
This looks amazing! I am planning on making this tonight. One question – Did you rinse and drain the black beans before you put them into the slow cooker or did you just dump it all in?
Jenn S. says
Hi, Sami! Yes, rinse and drain them. I will change the recipe to add that in…thanks for asking!
Elaina Newton (@TheRisingSpoon) says
Yum! I have two small butternut squashes sitting in my pantry that I need to use. My boyfriend isn’t a huge fan of squash, so this would be a good way to “sneak” it into a recipe, although I’m sure he’d appreciate if I threw in some chorizo, as well. 😉
Jenn S. says
Yup, if you leave the squash chunks bigger, he could easily pick them out. But some of it would still “melt” into the chili and give great flavor without him even knowing!! 🙂
homemadezagat says
This looks yummy. I agree leftovers are amazing.. its like it’s sometimes better than freshly eaten
Jenn S. says
Yup! With some recipes that is totally true! Gives the flavors time to mingle!
klg1982 says
my sister in law always serves butternut squash in her chili ( they dont eat beans in their house.) and it is always fantastic!!!! Now I want to make this. yum!!!
Jenn S. says
Oh, that’s great! Please let me know if you try it! Thanks, Kristen!
xoxobellablog says
This looks so full of flavour and tasty! Yum!!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Isabella! Enjoy!
Sarah and Laura @ Wandercooks says
Hey this is great! Love recipes you can freeze – they are so good at work the next day, especially when you know it’s going to taste better too. Great recipe! I can only imagine how good that creamy avocado would go with it too. 😀
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sarah and Laura! I’m all for anything that makes life easier! And yes, avocado makes everything better! 🙂 Enjoy!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Talk about DELICIOUS! Butternut squash is seriously the best thing ever!!!! EVER I TELL YOU! 😛
Jenn S. says
Thanks, GiGi! I love it too! WE go thought a LOT of butternut squash!
Kavey says
Really liking this combination, I often wonder what might make a satisfying veggie bean chilli and the butternut squash looks like it is it!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kavey! I’ve got several chilis on the blog…all very hearty! But, yes, the butternut squash is great!!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I’d just belly flop, but it would be worth it. I love chili too and love to experiment with different ingredients. This sounds perfect! Thanks Jenn.
Jenn S. says
Belly flop is a good idea too! 🙂 Thanks, Linda!
Natalie says
Winter time dinner at it’s best! I would definitely opt for the tortilla chip dunking route 🙂
Jenn S. says
For sure! That’s really the best way! 🙂 Thanks, Natalie!
Strength and Sunshine says
A drizzle (or pour) or ranch sounds quite lovely 😉 Mmmmm You can never go wrong with a bowl full of chili! The more beans and heartiness the better! Plus the bonus of the wondrous smell from the slow cooker!!!
Jenn S. says
Totally! Love the way the house smells when you’ve had something cooking for hours. So cozy! Thanks, Rebecca!