Pumpkin Vegan Chili
This gluten-free Vegan Pumpkin Chili is a healthy, one pot meal loaded with creamy pumpkin, beans, fresh veggies and earthy spices. Full of nutrients and flavor. It’s budget-friendly using pantry ingredients, and ready in 30 minutes!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 201kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, not drained
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 15- ounce can pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15- ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh corn or frozen kernels, thawed
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 lime, zest and juice, plus extra wedges for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced jalapeños
- Queso fresco or cojita cheese
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and poblano pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in wine to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin, chickpeas, black beans, corn and broth. Add bay leaf.
- Simmer chili 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, lime zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with suggested toppings, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Instant Pot Instructions
Stir all ingredients together in your Instant Pot, lock the lid and set for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release to relieve the rest. Serve with desired toppings.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Place all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low 4 hours. Serve with desired toppings.
*See post for Recipe Tips and Variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9749IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 108mg