Vegan Pumpkin Chili
My hearty vegan pumpkin chili is cozy, flavorful, and easy to make in one pot. Packed with veggies, beans, and spices, its perfect for meal prep and great for the whole family!
Servings: 4
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
For The Chili:
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup chopped yellow pepper
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 1 tbsp oil to sauté
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can fired roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 ounce
- 2 cups veggie broth low sodium if needed
- 1 can kidney beans 15 ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans 15 ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, garlic and peppers in oil/broth until the onion is soft. About 5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Saute about 1 minute.
- Add in the tomatoes, pumpkin, broth, beans and vinegar. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with toppings of choice!
Notes
- Chop All Veggies Before: I recommend prepping everything before you start cooking, and chopping all the veggies small and the same size. I like to measure out my spices into a small bowl ahead of time too, it keeps me from scrambling while the onions are sautéing.
- Want It Thicker? Let It Rest: After simmering, I let the chili sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. It naturally thickens as it cools slightly, and the flavors continue to deepen.
- Too Thick? Add Broth: If the chili thickens more than you’d like (especially after sitting in the fridge), just stir in a little vegetable broth or water when reheating to loosen it up.
- Saute Aromatics On Low: When sautéing the onions and garlic, I always start on medium-low heat. It’s tempting to crank up the heat to speed things along, but slow sautéing builds flavor without burning the aromatics. If your garlic browns too quickly, turn the heat down, it should smell fragrant, not sharp or bitter.
- Let It Simmer Uncovered: This will help thicken up your chili!
- Note: See the post for more topping ideas. Nutrition facts are for the chili only.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g