Butternut Chilli

by Cherrypick
Star 4.4
    30m prep time
    90m total time
    Easy level
    17 ingredients

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

If using fresh tomatoes, pour boiling water over them in a bowl, count to 30, then lift out, peel and chop.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan with a lid and add the onions and garlic. Soften gently, stirring occasionally. Stir the chilli, cayenne, oregano and bay leaf into the onions. Stir-fry for 1 min, then stir in the squash, olives and wine. Simmer for a couple of mins, stirring, then add the tomatoes and 200ml water (if cooking for 4 people). Crumble in the stock cube and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the peppers to the pan and check the seasoning. Add extra water if it’s looking dry. Cover and cook for a further 25-30 mins until the squash is tender. Can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month – defrost overnight in the fridge before continuing with the recipe.

Step 4

Add the beans to the pan and reheat. Serve with chives and soured cream on the side.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 x Sainsbury's Cayenne Pepper 42g
  • 400g Chopped Tomatoes, or 600g fresh vine or cherry tomatoes 1 x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g
  • 150ml Soured Cream 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Soured Cream 150ml
  • 600g Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into cubes 1 x Sainsbury's Butternut Squash Loose
  • 1 tsp Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 400g can Black Beans, or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 x Dunn's River Black Beans 400g (240g*)
  • 1 Red Bird's Eye Chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 0.5 Vegetable Stock Cube 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Stock Cubes 10 x 10g
  • 2 Onions, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 Bay Leaf 1 x Sainsbury's Bay Leaves 3g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste, 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 12 Pitted Green Olives, roughly chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Pitted Green Olives 340g (150g*)
  • small bunch Chives, snipped 1 x Sainsbury's Bunched Chives 20g
  • 200g jar Piquillo Pimiento Peppers, or 2 roasted Romano peppers, roughly chopped 1 x Karyatis Roasted Red Peppers 450g (350g*)
  • 150ml Red Wine 1 x Sainsbury's House Shiraz (Small bottle) 18.7cl
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