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Pumpkin Chili Recipe + Video
We love this amazing Pumpkin Chili Recipe! Zesty earthy chili made with pumpkin pure for an unexpected richness that beats tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork, or ground chicken
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 29 ounces 100% pure pumpkin puree (1 can)
- 2 bottles hard cider, gluten-free (12-ounce bottles)
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained (15-ounce cans)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 bay leaves
- Optional Toppings: sour cream, cilantro, red onion
Instructions
- Place a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the ground pork and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are soft.
- Pour the pumpkin puree, hard ciders, beans, and chicken broth into the pot. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir well.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with toppings if desired.
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Notes
- To store, place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
24.2mg
(27%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 24.2mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.