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Smoky Black Bean Pumpkin Chili
This Chili is the perfect balance of smoky, sweet and spicy. If you like a more mild Chili, use regular diced tomatoes instead of fire roasted. The Slow Cooker method makes this a dish that is easy to include in your weekly dinner rotation.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
15
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
people
Calories
217
kcal
Ingredients
1
medium
onion, diced
1
medium
red or orange bell pepper, chopped
2
cloves
garlic, minced
1
(28oz)
can diced tomatoes (fire roasted optional)
2
(15oz)
can black beans, drained & rinsed
1/2
cup
quinoa, uncooked
White or Red Quinoa
1
(15oz)
can pumpkin puree (1 3/4 cups)
1
cup
shredded red cabbage
3
cups
vegetable broth
Pacific Foods, Low Sodium works well here
1
tbsp
chili powder
1
tbsp
ground cumin
1 1/2
tsp
smoked paprika
1
tsp
salt
I use celtic sea salt or Pink Himalayan salt
1
tsp
black pepper
Instructions
Add all ingredients into a slow cooker and stir until everything is well combined. Cover and cook 4 to 6 hours on high, or 6 to 8 hours on low.
Add your desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the freezer and this chili reheats very well.
Keyword
Black Bean Chili, Slow Cooker Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Pumpkin Chili, Quinoa Chili