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Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili

Vegan Pumpkin Chili Recipe

This vegan pumpkin chili is so hearty and flavorful, that even the most adamant meat lovers will enjoy it. It is the perfect fall dinner!
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Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 327kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 ounces button mushrooms diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 pie pumpkin peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 28 ounces canned black beans undrained (2 14-ounce cans)
  • ½ cup steel cut oats
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large onion, 6 ounces button mushrooms, 4 cloves garlic, and 1 jalapeño, and cook until just tender and fragrant, about five minutes.
  • Add 1 pie pumpkin, 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces canned black beans, ½ cup steel cut oats, 4 tablespoons chili powder, 3 tablespoons cumin, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the oats are soft and the pumpkin is tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Whisk ¼ cup fine cornmeal with 1 cup warm water in a small bowl. Stir the cornmeal mixture into the chili. Season to taste with Salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1967IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 9mg