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Pumpkin Chili

Whether it’s on your doorstep or in your latte, you know it’s officially autumn when pumpkins are everywhere. But it remains the perfect addition to many classic dishes long after autumn. Case in point: this quick and easy Pumpkin Chili. This vegetarian recipe combines all the flavors of fall in one warm, cozy dish you can enjoy year-round. This recipe is so simple—whether you’re using the slow cooker or stovetop. It serves up to six and uses fewer than 10 ingredients, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. When combining pumpkin with Bush's® Pinto Beans in Mild Chili Sauce, you’re getting more than just a flavorful bowl. Add our pinto beans for a boost of protein and you’ll have a savory, nutrient-filled dish. Top it off with pumpkin seeds, sour cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for an extra treat.

  • Prep Time

    15 Mins

  • Cook Time

    30 Mins

  • Serves

    6

recipe
Two bowls of pumpkin chili on a table with a side of cornbread and pepitas

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Ingredients

Serves: 6
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cans (16 oz) Bush's® Pinto Beans in Mild Chili Sauce
  • Optional toppings

Optional Toppings

Sour cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, or pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    HEAT

    Heat oil in a 4-5 qt. pot.

    • Oil

  2. 2
    ADD

    Add pepper and onion and cook until tender. Stir in chili powder and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, pumpkin puree, salt and cinnamon.

    • Red pepper

    • Onion,

    • Chili powder

    • Tomatoes

    • Pumpkin puree

    • Salt

    • Cinnamon

  3. 3
    SIMMER

    Simmer, stirring occasionally, approx 10 minutes. Stir in Bush's® Pinto Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce (without draining) and simmer 10 minutes longer.

    • 3 cans of beans

  4. 4
    GARNISH

    Serve with a dollop of with sour cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice and top with pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

    • Sour cream

    • Cinnamon

    • Pepitas

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