Three Bean Pumpkin Chili is the perfect comfort food for the autumn season! It’s warm, satisfying, and healthy. This fall favorite is a delicious, comforting vegan dish that goes well as a side or main course. It’s also a great potluck item!
Prep Time: 1-3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons peanut, canola, or vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Salt to taste
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 3/4 cups homemade pumpkin puree OR one (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2-3 teaspoons minced chipotles in adobo, to taste
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted are nice)
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
- Diced avocado for serving
- Thinly sliced scallions for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and cook, stirring frequently, for another 30 seconds to a minute, or until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree, chipotle, and tomato paste, and stir to combine.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beans, water, and a couple pinches of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to keep the liquid at a bare simmer.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 hours, until the chili has thickened and tastes the way you want it. If simmering longer than 1 hour, keep an eye on the pot and add the occasional splash of water if it’s getting too thick.
- Remove the chili from the heat; remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Season with salt to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with avocado and scallions. Serve hot.
Note: Like most chilis, this will only get better with time. It will keep, tightly covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.