Description
Spicy Black Bean Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings, offering a robust blend of earthy black beans and creamy pumpkin, all enveloped in warm spices. This easy-to-make chili is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s sure to please everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree until well combined with veggies.
- Pour in the black beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg