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  1. 1 cup 160g / 5.6oz Dried roman or cranberry beans - rinsed and picked over. Or 19 oz 539g Cannellini beans - canned drained and rinsed

  2. 1 cup 160g / 5.6oz Dried black beans - rinsed and picked over, or 19 oz 539g Black beans - drained and rinsed

  3. 1 tablespoon 15ml Olive oil

  4. 2 1/2 lbs 1135g / 40oz Acorn squash - peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  5. 2 cups 125g / 4.4oz Chopped onions

  6. 1 cup 146g / 5.1oz Chopped green pepper

  7. 1 cup 146g / 5.1oz Chopped red pepper

  8. 1 tablespoon 15ml Chopped garlic

  9. 1 teaspoon 5ml Cumin

  10. 1 teaspoon 5ml Grated fresh ginger

  11. 2 teaspoons 10ml Salt

  12. 28 oz 795g Whole tomatoes in juice - canned

  13. 19 oz 539g Chickpeas - canned drained and rinsed

  14. 1 Vegetable broth - (14 1/2 oz.)

  15. 1/4 cup 36g / 1 1/3oz Finely chopped chipotle in adobo*

  16. 1/2 cup 8g / 1/3oz Fresh cilantro leaves

  17. 1/2 cup 73g / 2.6oz Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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  1. Recipe Instructions 1. Place beans in 2 separate saucepans. Add water to each to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil; boil 2 minutes. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans separately. Return to pans and cover each with 6 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes until tender.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook squash, onions, peppers and garlic 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chickpeas and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

  3. Drain beans; reserve 2 cups cooking liquid. (If using canned beans, substitute 2 cups water.) Stir beans, chipotle and reserved liquid into Dutch oven. Simmer 10 minutes, until beans are heated through. Garnish with cilantro leaves and cheese. Prep time: 30 minutes plus standing Cooking time: 50 to 55 minutes *Chipotle in adobo available from Chile Today-Hot Tamale, 800-468-7377. NOTES : You don't have to be a vegetarian to love this terrific chili featuring roman beans, black beans and chickpeas, plus lots of veggies. Substitute butternut squash for acorn if you like.

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