"Three Sisters" Bean Chili

PREP TIME &  COOK TIME: 40-45 MIN
READ MY LIPS Winning Recipe by Gloria P. of Indiana

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped mixed red and green sweet bell peppers
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with liquid undrained
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can pinto beans with liquid
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (15 oz) can READ® 3 Bean Salad
  • 1 cup vegetable stock, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus 1 tablespoon for drizzle, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound roasted or cooked butternut squash cut into approximately 1-inch
    squares or to size desired
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Makes 6 servings

  1. Add avocado or olive oil to large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion and bell
    pepper. Cook over medium heat until softened and beginning to brown, about
    8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans with liquid and corn
    kernels.
  2. Drain liquid from 3 Bean Salad. Add Bean Salad, 1/2 cup vegetable stock, 2
    tablespoons maple syrup, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Bring to a boil
    over medium heat.
  3. Stir cooked butternut squash. Add 1/2 cup vegetable stock or as needed for
    desired or chili consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to task. Stir in
    chopped parsley or cilantro. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon maple syrup over hot
    chili before serving.

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