Description
Warm up your evenings with this delicious Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly nights. Combining the creaminess of pumpkin with the richness of beans and fresh vegetables, this one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly flavorful. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short simmer on the stove, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that satisfies even the heartiest appetites. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a cozy dinner, this chili is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 (14 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 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
- optional: 1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- chopped cilantro
- chopped red onion
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, petite diced tomatoes (with juice), pinto beans, kidney beans, pumpkin puree, and diced sweet potato. Stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with toppings like chopped cilantro, red onion, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg