Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Pumpkin Chili, where sweet pumpkin chunks meld with hearty black beans and vibrant peppers. This dish is a delightful balance of spicy and sweet flavors that will envelop your senses and leave you craving more. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh pumpkin (cubed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cubing the fresh pumpkin, dicing the onion, and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and pumpkin cubes; cook for an additional 7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder; stir for about 1 minute to release their aromas.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg