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Even though it’s going to hit 91 degrees here in New Jersey today, I’ve still got ‘fall-fever’.
The kids are back in school, soccer starts on Saturday, my grocery store is brimming with apples, pears, and winter squash, AND I just can’t stop thinking about pumpkins.
But with the fall comes busy schedules, which is why I like to pull out my slow cooker this time of the year. It’s an easy and guaranteed way to ensure that my family has a healthy (and delicious) dinner, even on the busiest of days.
For this recipe all you do is load up your crockpot with the ingredients (I recommend at least a 6-quart slow cooker, I use this one), set it, and forget it!!
When you walk in your house at the end of the day, you will be greeted by a kitchen that embraces you with a warm and delicious aroma. Then all you have to do is pull out your favorite chili topping and enjoy.
Oh! And I promise, the chili is hearty and satisfying enough to satisfy both vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1-15 oz. can of diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1-15 oz. can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 2 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a large crockpot (I used a 6 quart crockpot) and con on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings (I like diced onion, avocado, and jalapeos). Enjoy!
Notes
- If you do not like spicy chili, be sure to remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers before chopping them.
- If you don’t like chickpeas, feel free to sub in any type of bean you prefer (kidney or pinto would be great options).
Mary says
Is your crock pot lead free? Doesn’t look like it
Dani says
This is interesting…. I’m not sure, but I just ordered a kit that will help me to test it to find out!!
Monica says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It was just as hearty and delicious as you described. This recipe is a keeper!
Dani says
Yay! Anytime… happy to hear you enjoyed it!!
Dawn says
O M G! This may be my favorite c&d recipe so far! This is so amazing! Of course, I am a huge squash fan though! Thank you yet again for all of your posts! You are a life saver!
Dani says
So glad you are enjoying the recipes Dawn!!