• Newsletters
  • Subscribe
/
1x

Fiery Squash Chili

13

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time50 min
  • Makes8 cups
By Chatelaine
Fiery Squash Chili

© Royalty-Free/Masterfile

It doesn't get much heartier than this complex-tasting chili that's also overflowing with antioxidants. All this for just 130 calories.

Ingredients

  • 796-mL can diced tomatoes

  • 398-mL can tomato sauce

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 tsp allspice

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 4 cups coarsley chopped squash

  • 2 yellow or green bell peppers

  • 540-mL can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen corn or peas

  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Low-fat sour cream, optional

Instructions

  • In a large, wide saucepan, stir diced tomatoes with tomato sauce, spices and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then stir in squash. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 30 min. Stir in peppers, beans and frozen corn. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until peppers are soft, 10 to 15 min more. Stir in cilantro and spoon into bowls. Top with sour cream (low-fat, of course).

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 130, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 28g, Fat 1g, Fibre 7g.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Copy link

More Recipes Like This

“Russians Don’t Blush” Cocktail
Total 5 min
Food

“Russians Don’t Blush” Cocktail

This fan favourite quote of Heated Rivalry's Ilya Rozanov becomes a tart, lightly spiced sipper served at Le Tambour Tavern in Hamilton, Ont.
Total 5 min
Chatelaine Summer 2026 cover, featuring a woman biting into a burger.

Subscribe to Chatelaine!

Sandwiches! Sundaes! Jello shots! Plus the lowdown on the female desire pill, women who hit major life milestones at 50 and guest editor Meredith Shaw's all-Canadian summer lookbook.