BUSH'S® Meatless Chili Makeover

Looking for a new dinner idea or a way to mix it up?  Try a meatless makeover one night with everyone's favorite – chili! Our "Your Chili. BUSH'S® Chili Beans." recipe contest winner, MacKenzie Severson, came up with a creative and inventive use of cauliflower in her Smokey Cauliflower Chili in Roasted Squash Bowls. It was brought to life with the addition of BUSH'S® Black Chili Beans and BUSH'S® Red Chili Beans both in Mild Chili Sauce.

Cauliflower is a great meat alternative because it's a flavor sponge. It can be seasoned to replace meat-based proteins like chicken and beef. In this recipe, smoked paprika and chili powder gave this veggie extra depth and a smoky flavor that mimicked the flavor of meat. It was complimented by the tangy taste of BUSH'S® Black Beans in Mild Chili Sauce — slow-simmered in a tangy Southwestern chili sauce that is flavored from mild chili peppers, sweet tomatoes and cumin. BUSH'S® Red Beans in Mild Chili Sauce also adds zesty flavors to the recipe that even the biggest chili fan wouldn't miss the meat. 

Instead of a traditional bowl, MacKenzie opted to plate her chili in a roasted acorn squash bowl. The veggie is not only another flavor layer, but it's an attractive way to bring farm-to-table, literally.  A dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of grated cheese and a few chopped scallions add color and freshness to bring it all together. This rich and hearty recipe comes just in time for your Big Game day celebrations!

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