How to Make Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather gets colder, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling cozy. And if you're looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian option, look no further than this Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili recipe. Packed with wholesome ingredients and rich in warm spices, this chili is sure to become a favorite in your household.

What sets this Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili apart is, of course, the addition of pumpkin. Not only does the pumpkin ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black beans
  • cold water, or as needed
  • ½ cup lentils
  • 2 tablespoons dry roux mix
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place black beans into a large bowl and cover with several inches cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans thoroughly; place in a large pot. Cover with 1 inch of water; add lentils. Bring mixture to a boil; stir in roux mix until fully incorporated. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Place diced bell pepper in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until slightly tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir bell pepper, tomato soup, pumpkin puree, chili seasoning mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and onion powder into bean mixture. Cover and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 963mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1520mg