Description
This Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful dish that combines the creamy texture of pumpkin with hearty beans and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy night in, it’s easy to make and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust jalapeño and cayenne pepper to your preferred heat.
- Simmer Time: Simmering longer deepens the flavors beautifully.
- Pumpkin Type: Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili, Pumpkin Chili, Chili, Vegetarian, Fall, Easy, Healthy, Black Bean, Kidney Bean, One Pot
