Pumpkin has got to be one of my top reasons for loving fall. I typically stick with pumpkin in sweet treats, like my chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, but today I put it in a savoury, spicy chili.
I like chili, but I’ve never had a chili that really blew me away. The hint of pumpkin in the background of this chili is the perfect way to add an exciting dimension to the meal.
Pumpkin Chili (adapted from AllRecipes.com)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 clove garlic
28 oz can canned crushed tomatoes
1 can pure pumpkin
1 can canned tomato sauce
1 can canned kidney beans, drained
1 can black beans
1 can chickpeas
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
- HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
- ADD tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Towards the end, I tasted the chili and decided I need more spices, so I threw in a bit of cinnamon, and lots more chili powder to spice it up. I like the heat!
I hope you try it and love it! While you’re waiting for your chili to simmer, why don’t you take a look at the article I wrote yesterday about the Pit Bull Awareness Day in New Haven? Pit Bulls unfairly have a bad reputation and animal lovers from across the state gathered yesterday to smash that made rep!
A different breed of pumpkin, but just as great!
So.. I love pumpkin dogs.
Hey girl!
I’ve been reading your tasteful blog, and I am inspired. This week I’m going to try your pumpkin chili recipe, it sounds delicious.
Hope you have a fabulous day, beautiful!
<3 Rebecca
awesome, that sounds ace. cute pup too.
I’ve owned 2 pitbulls and they were both absolute sweethearts! One was even scared of our hardwood floors!
I swear that’s the same costume I bought for Chooey, haha
ahh such a cute outfit on the pup
and that chili looks not only so goood and sounds so good but sounds pretty easy to make! putting on my to-make- list hehe
xo
maya
ooh, that chili sounds perfect.
what a beautiful dog! so regal despite being dressed as a squash
I’m like you – chili is okay, but never blows me away. I’ve made one from ED&BV that is quite good, probably because it also contains coconut and cocoa. I think I’ll have to try out a pumpkin one, since I’m all about the untraditional chili.
Thanks for supporting pitpulls! They are my favorite breed of dog– loyal, beautiful, intelligent and sweet. There are so many terrible myths about them.
Pumpkin chili looks great!
what a fantastic autumn recipe!! yum. and love the pit bull pumpkin
That chili sounds delicious!!
Your pup is so adorable!! My dog hates her costume (a turtle)!
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I love pumpkin too, in sweet and savory things. I haven’t tried it in chili yet, but I’ve added it to soups and had great results.
Mmm this sounds delicious! Like jump up and down and break out a pot at 10pm delicious!
I just make pumpkin, oatmeal, walnut cookies. I made half a batch because I was not sure they would turn out. They did!
The chili sounds amazing. I want to make this. The pumpkin festival in Columbus sold pumpkin chili and they just added chunks of pumpkin. I thought that was weird! I like the idea of using the puree.
I am a huge fan of pumpkin chili–I like mine with bulghur in it and topped with pumpkin seed butter:)
Love the pumpkin dog
I have never tried pumpkin chili, your recipe is going to be used for my first taste!
Looks very delicious.
delish
I just book marked this page.. I have been looking for a pumpkin chili recipe
Wow! I love to bake with pumpkin so much but I would have never thought to put it in chili, thanks for the idea.
Awww love that sweet pit picture! One of our dogs is part pit bull and he is just a smushy love muffin, hearing the way they are treated and how people think they are all vicious is just heartbreaking. Good for you for raising awareness!
aww pumpkin puppy
i LOVE chili & i’m totally intrigued by ‘pumpkin’ chili?! thanks for the recipe
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Hei Nicole!!
Thanks so much for your comment!!
This Chili looks really good!! And even though I’m not a bit “hot” fan, I might have to try this one with my leftover pumpkin!!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Have a good day!! Hug n.
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looks delicious! i have yet to get aboard the pumpkin wagon yet this season.
Beautiful recipe and photos as well! The chili sounds perfect for a cold, autumn evening. Warming and comforting..love it
Pumpkin is the best ingredient.
I was planning to make a boring pumpkin soup with the huge chunk of pumpkin I have. But I just changed my plans. I am a total savory pumpkin person. Thank you for the recipe.
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I made your recipe last night Nicole. Everyone here loved it! This one is definitely a keeper!
I am so glad that you liked it!
The chili looks wonderful, and your dog is ADORABLE. I love pitbulls, they’re just so adorable and sweet.