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Pumpkin Chili

This is THE BEST pumpkin chili recipe! Using real pumpkin instead of canned, this vegan chili features chunks of roasted pumpkin, beans and veggies in a thick pumpkin and tomato broth.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small pumpkin or squash about 3 lbs (1.3 kg) before seeding, 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) of pumpkin chunks*
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ large onion diced
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large red pepper diced (about 2 cups / 260 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 (14 oz / 400 gram) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups (710 ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 oz / 425 gram) cans of beans, drained and rinsed (I used kidney and pinto beans. Use your favourite beans)
  • 2 - 3 chipotle peppers in adobo adjust to taste
  • Your choice of toppings: avocado, green onion, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, cilantro, etc.

Instructions

  • Scrub clean the outside of your pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut it into chunks about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Toss to coat. Roast at 400 F (200 C) until tender - about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and fry, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds to a minute more until fragrant. Add the red pepper and fry until tender.
  • Add the cumin, cinnamon and oregano and fry, stirring continuously, for 30 seconds to a minute to release the aromas.
  • Add the crushed tomato, vegetable stock and beans.
  • When the pumpkin is roasted, add half the cubes to a food processor along with the chipotle peppers and blend into a puree.
  • Add the puree, the remaining pumpkin chunks and 1 teaspoon of salt to the chili and bring to a simmer for a couple of minutes until everything is heated through. If you think it’s too thick, you can add another splash of vegetable stock or water.
  • Serve with your choice of garnishes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 1329mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 18300IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 6mg
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