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Hot Honey Chili Mac: A Sweet and Spicy Delight

Hot Honey Chili Mac
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Hot Honey Chili Mac Stuffed Squash is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines roasted acorn squash with a spicy chili macaroni filling, garnished with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of hot honey.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Additional hot honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush cut sides of acorn squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. While squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and minced jalapeño; cook 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot honey to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture. Add additional broth or water if mixture becomes too thick.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and the mixture becomes creamy.
  6. Once squash halves are roasted and cool enough to handle, flip them cut-side up. Spoon generous portions of chili mac into each squash half.
  7. Drizzle additional hot honey over filled squash and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

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