Cozy Pumpkin Chili
This pumpkin chili recipe is hearty and cozy: the perfect fall dinner! Pumpkin adds a creamy body this easy dinner idea, and it’s filled with sweet potatoes, beans, and savory spices. This one is a family favorite every fall!
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6
Ingredients 20
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil*
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green pepper, small diced
- 1 small sweet potato, small diced
- 15 -ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15 -ounce can tomato sauce
- 15 -ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, maple syrup or honey (optional**)
- For serving: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, pickled red onion , crushed tortilla chips, etc
Method 4
- 01
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper and sweet potato and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the onion is translucent and the sweet potatoes are almost tender.*
- 02
Add the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, drained and rinsed beans, water, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, kosher salt , and sugar.
- 03
Bring to a simmer, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sweet potato is tender. If the chili seems very thick, add another ¼ cup water (and a bit more if necessary to come to the desired consistency).
- 04
Taste and add a few pinches kosher salt if desired. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite chili toppings.
Provenance
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