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Pumpkin Chili Dinner Recipe

Jennifer Watson
I had this amazing idea—a warm, hearty, and flavorful pumpkin chili! 🎃 Packed with spices, beans, and, of course, pumpkin, it's perfect for a cozy dinner. Let me take you through what you'll need and how to make it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • To whip up this delicious recipe, I used:
  • Large pot: For cooking everything together.
  • Wooden Spoon: To stir and mix.
  • Cutting Board & Knife: To chop veggies.
  • Can Opener: For opening canned ingredients.
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons: To get the quantities just right.
  • These are essential tools that make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.

Ingredients
  

For this tasty pumpkin chili, I gathered the following:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 2 cans 15 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable stock

These ingredients create a mouth-watering mix of flavors.

Instructions
 

I followed these steps to make the pumpkin chili:

  • Heat the olive oil in the large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion until it's soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the pumpkin puree, tomatoes, beans, and spices.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and mix everything well.
  • Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

The chili thickens and flavors meld as it cooks. 🍲

    Notes

    I found a few things helpful while making this dish:
    Adjust the spiciness: Add more chili powder if you like extra heat.
    Serve with toppings: Sour cream, cheese, or avocado make great additions.
    Leftovers: Store in the fridge for up to three days. It gets even tastier!
    These tips can help you make the chili to your taste.
    Enjoy! 🎉
    Keyword Cozy Autumn Meals, Easy Pumpkin Dinner, Fall Comfort Food, Healthy Chili Recipe, One Pot Chili, Pumpkin Chili Recipe, Vegan Pumpkin Recipes, Vegetarian chili