Description
Pumpkin White Bean Chili is a delightful and hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the creamy texture of white beans, making it a comforting and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree: One can (15 oz)
- White beans: Two cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: One can (14.5 oz)
- Onion: One medium, diced
- Garlic: Three cloves, minced
- Bell pepper: One, diced
- Vegetable broth: Four cups
- Spices: Two teaspoons each of ground cumin and chili powder
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Cilantro: A quarter cup, chopped for garnish
- Olive oil: One tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, white beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.
- Adjust seasoning to taste as the chili cooks.
- For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for a longer time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, White Bean, Chili, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Comfort Food