Subj : Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Tue Dec 16 2025 07:49 am MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili Categories: Chili, Halloween Yield: 6 Servings 1 tb Olive oil -OR- 1/4 c Water 1 md Onion; chopped 1 cl Garlic; minced 1 Jalapeno; seeded & minced - (optional) 14 1/2 oz Can diced fire-roasted - tomatoes; undrained 1 c Apple juice 1/4 c Tomato paste 2 tb Chili powder; or to taste 1 ts Salt 1 md Butternut squash; - peeled, seeded, - diced 1/2" 3 c Cooked black beans -OR- 30 oz Beans (2 cans); - rinsed & drained Heat the olive oil or water in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno (if using). Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, apple juice, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, and squash, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. cover and simmer until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Add the beans, then taste and adjust the seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve hot. Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson MMMMM --- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 * Origin: The Fool's Quarter, fqbbs.synchro.net (1:105/500) .