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Black Eyed Pea Pumpkin Chard Chili. Glutenfree Vegan Recipe

Black Eyed Pea Pumpkin Chard Chili. Black eyed peas, pumpkin puree, herbs and spices make this a warming fall chili. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 2
Calories: 457 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper use less or more to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped leek optional
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 2 large Chard leaves chopped or other greens of choice
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Dried or fresh herbs I used 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder optional
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree or use chopped pumpkin
  • 1 cup soaked Black eyed peas about 1/2 cup dry, rinse and soak 2 hours (or 1 cup canned) or other beans of choice
  • 2 -2.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Variations: Add veggies like celery corn, bell peppers. Add other beans like kidney, garbanzo, black and more.

Instructions

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  1. In a deep saucepan, add oil and heat over medium heat.
  2. Add bay leaves, peppers, onion and leek and saute until translucent. For Oil free version saute in vegetable broth.
  3. Add garlic, chard leaves, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add in the spices, herbs and tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until tomatoes are a bit mushy.
  5. Add in the pumpkin puree, black eyed peas, water and salt and mix.
  6. Cover partially and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours. Stir a few times in between.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and spice. add lemon juice for tang if needed.
  8. Cook without cover for a few minutes if too runny, till desired consistency is achieved.
  9. Serve hot topped with vegan butter/cream, chopped cilantro with Crackers, bread or garlic rolls.
  10. Alternatively, add the cooked onion tomato mixture and the rest of the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook according to instructions. 4-5 hours.

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Potassium 1785mg (51%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 23860IU (477%) Vitamin C 52.2mg (58%) Calcium 304mg (30%) Iron 18.6mg (103%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457

% Daily Value*

Calories 457kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 737mg 31%
Potassium 1785mg 38%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 23860IU 477%
Vitamin C 52.2mg 58%
Calcium 304mg 30%
Iron 18.6mg 103%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.