Butternut Squash Instant Pot Chili

Butternut Squash Instant Pot Chili

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20 min

Enjoy this hearty, healthy, and EASY butternut squash Instant Pot chili -- ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 small jalapeno, (chopped (seeds removed))
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 15.5 oz. can black beans (no salt added) ((do not add if paleo, as beans are not paleo))
  • 2 large tomatoes, (diced)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 4 cups butternut squash, (cubed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • optional: lime wedge, fresh cilantro, avocado ((for garnish))

Directions

  1. 1

    Press the "Saute" button on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil. 

  2. 2

    Once the oil is hot, add the red onion, garlic, jalapeno, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Cook until the onions are soft, around 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and the broth.

  4. 4

    Add butternut squash on top of the mixture; do not stir.

  5. 5

    Close the Instant Pot lid and set valve to sealing. Press the "Manual" button and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.

  6. 6

    Let the pressure release naturally and then release the remaining pressure manually.

  7. 7

    Remove and discard the bay leaf.

  8. 8

    Serve the butternut squash chili topped with a lime wedge, fresh cilantro, and diced avocado.