Description
This Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for chilly fall evenings. Packed with nutritious ingredients like sweet potatoes, bell peppers, beans, and pumpkin puree, this chili is not only filling but also brimming with warm, autumnal spices like cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder. Each bite is a blend of sweetness from the pumpkin and sweet potatoes, and a slight kick from the jalapeño and chili powder.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (about ½ of a large onion)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 and ½ teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
3 (14-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 heaping cup)
Optional: ½ (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Optional for Serving:
Chopped cilantro
Chopped red onion
Sliced avocado
Instructions
Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a 5-quart (or larger) pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeño. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened.
Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to blend the flavors.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the vegetable broth, petite diced tomatoes (with juices), pinto beans, kidney beans, pumpkin puree, sweet potato, and black beans (if using). Stir to combine.
Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with any optional garnishes, such as chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, or sliced avocado for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250