Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Soup & Stew, Chili, Vegan, Fall, High-Protein

Squashes and flannels and wool socks, oh my! It's chili season! Spice up your fall with a bowl of vegan pumpkin chili that’s as cozy as your favorite sweater. This hearty dish combines the earthy, silky sweetness of pumpkin with the warmth of spices, making it perfect for crisp October evenings. Packed with nutritious veggies and plant-based protein, it’s a comforting meal that’s good for you, and the planet.

Ingredients

12 oz meatless Italian sausage (Tofurky Italian and Field Roast Italian Garlic & Fennel are great choices!)
1 Tbl olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbl chili powder
1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 15 oz can Muir Glen Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
1 15 oz can Eden Red Beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can Eden Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can Eden Navy Beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin Purée
2 cups Pacific Foods Vegetable Broth
2 tsp maple syrup
Garnish - corn chips, Forager Project non-Dairy Sour Cream, Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds, avocado, and jalapeno slices if desired

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring to break into pieces, browning and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a small bowl.


Add the onion, carrots and bell pepper to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add pumpkin puree and allow it to darken slightly and reduce its moisture, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, chipotle, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.


Stir in the tomatoes, all beans, vegetable broth, maple syrup, and sausage. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Season with additional salt if desired. Serve with garnishes.

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