Squash & Sweet Potato Chili

olive oil (plus more as needed)

small shallots, minced

delicata small squash (or any other squash; I like delicata because you don't have to peel it), diced into 1-inch cubes

small sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes

garilc, minced

tomatoes (I used whole tomatoes and broke them up with my spoon, but you can use diced or whatever you prefer)

beer (preferably something with a bit of body, like an amber ale)

curry powder

agave nectar

smoked paprika

kosher salt

cayenne pepper

freshly ground black pepper,

red pepper flakes

rice (for serving)