Vegan Pumpkin Chili! This spicy and savory stew is perfect for crisp evenings! Black beans and vegetables simmered in a rich pumpkin chili sauce.

It wouldn’t be Fall without another chili recipe! Come on. I know you are excited about a pumpkin one. What is it about Fall that makes me think I can put pumpkin in just about everything? Probably the same mindset that makes me think I can make everything taste like curry, or eat pasta for every meal.

In this case, it’s a spicy, black bean chili with a hint of pumpkin and nutmeg. It’s hearty, comforting, and all I want to eat the moment the temperatures dip below 65 degrees. Chili for chilly nights! I’m going with it.

This vegan and gluten free pumpkin chili is the probably the easiest meal on earth. Besides the peppers and garlic, all of the ingredients come straight outta cans. Open, dump, and simmer. Normally, I’d probably not love a recipe that starts with a can of this and a can of that, but for chili? It’s healthier than it sounds.

You know I think that the world would be a better place if everyone ate more beans. Not only are they pennies on the dollar compared to meat, they are such a great source of fiber, protein, iron and can help lower LDL cholesterol if eaten on a regular basis. Covered in a spicy pumpkin sauce, I’d say that’s easy as pie.

Of course, chili is just a vehicle for whatever toppings your heart desires. I got on a major cornbread kick last week, which actually inspired the need to make pumpkin chili.

I tend to go to town on the chili toppings (avocado, cheese, hot sauce, more avocado) but decided to just enjoy this one with piping hot cornbread and call it a day. Sometimes simple really is better.



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