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Pumpkin Chili with Cornbread Croutons
This easy pumpkin chili is a fall favorite! Top with your favorite chili toppings and cornbread croutons for the ultimate bowl of chili!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 oz fire roasted tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen roasted corn, we use fire roasted
- 1 tablespoon chili powder plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- shredded cheese
- Sliced avocado
- sliced green onion
- jalapeño slices
For the Cornbread Croutons:
- 4 cups day old cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetable soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, pumpkin, vegetable broth, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the chili simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- While the chili is simmering, make the cornbread croutons, if using. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cornbread cubes on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and toss. Spread the croutons out so they are iIn an even layer and not touching. Sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for 15 minutes, turning half way through, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
- To serve, ladle the chili into bowls. Top with desired toppings and cornbread croutons, if using. Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can use store bought cornbread to make the cornbread. You can freeze the chili for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
711mg
(20%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
9623IU
(192%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
Protein | 12g | 24% |
Fat | 3g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
Fiber | 14g | 56% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 9623IU | 192% |
Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.