Description
A comforting and flavorful chili featuring pumpkin, black beans, and sweet peppers, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can or 2 cups fresh pumpkin
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 sweet peppers (red, yellow, or orange), chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onions, garlic, and sweet peppers. If using fresh pumpkin, peel, seed, and cube it.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the Sweet Peppers: Cook peppers until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate Spices: Add chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; toast the spices for one minute.
- Integrate Pumpkin and Beans: Stir in pumpkin and black beans until combined.
- Pour in Broth: Gradually add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve It Up: Ladle into bowls, top with your choice of toppings.
Notes
This chili is versatile; adjust spice levels to taste. Topping with fresh ingredients can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin chili, spicy chili, vegetarian recipes, fall recipes, healthy chili