Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili
This Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili recipe is an easy weeknight meal made with white beans, sweet potatoes, canned pumpkin, tomatoes, green chilis, and spice. Gluten-free and vegan.
Servings 6
Calories 156kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 large sweet potato diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-15 oz canned pumpkin
- 1-4oz can green chilis mild or medium heat
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 - 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2-15 oz cans white beans drained
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- grated cheese dairy-free
- chopped or sliced avocado
- fresh cilantro
- green onion
- sliced jalapeno
- gluten-free tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, sweet potatoes, and green peppers. Stir occasionally, until onions become translucent and veggies soften, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, followed by the cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.Add pumpkin, green chiles (and their juice), diced tomatoes (and their juice), and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat. Add beans, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir to evenly combine and add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls with toppings of choice.
- Pumpkin chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to one month.
Notes
Diced tomatoes - For even more heat, use canned fire-roasted tomatoes.
Pumpkin puree - Make sure you are using canned 100% pumpkin. Homemade pumpkin puree works great also.
To refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
To freeze: Make sure chili has cooled and then store in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7099IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg