Description
A hearty and healthy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili packed with vegetables, beans, and warming spices. This easy-to-make chili combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the chewy texture of farro and a blend of savory beans, perfect for a comforting meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup farro, rinsed
Spices
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the butternut squash, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic cloves to get all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Add ingredients to slow cooker: In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the butternut squash, onion, bell pepper, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black beans, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, rinsed farro, and all spices including chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 3 to 4 hours or to low for 6 to 8 hours until the squash and farro are tender and flavors have melded together.
- Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as cilantro, avocado, or cheese if desired. Enjoy warm and hearty!
Notes
- You can substitute farro with barley or brown rice if preferred.
- For a spicier chili, add extra chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Rinsing the farro removes excess starch and improves texture.
- Low-sodium vegetable broth helps control the saltiness, adjust seasoning before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
