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

Prepare yourself for a hearty and nutritious autumn meal with this delicious Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Chili recipe. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, this chili will not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body. Whether you're a dedicated vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
  • 1 cup vegetable juice
  • 1 cup chopped okra
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian ground beef crumbles
  • 1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
  • 2 cups chopped spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • Combine the tomatoes, pumpkin, vegetable juice, okra, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, onion, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir the vegetarian ground beef crumbles, fava beans, and spinach into the tomato mixture; continue cooking until completely warmed, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 854mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 546mg