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Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili

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Ingredients  (for 2 Servings) :   1 ¼ cups vegetable broth  ⅔ cup peeled and diced butternut squash  ¼ cup sliced scallions  1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, diced  ½ jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced  1 cup (8 ounces) canned diced tomatoes  1 large carrot, diced  ½ medium zucchini, diced  1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika  1 teaspoon ground cumin  Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup cooked quinoa  Step-by-step instructions:  1.  Heat 1 tablespoon of broth in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the butternut squash and cook, stirring often and adding more broth as needed to prevent the squash from sticking, until just softened, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes.    2. Add the scallions, bell peppers, and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes. Add another tablespoon of the broth to prevent sticking, if necessary.   3. Add the dice...