Description
White Bean Pumpkin Chili is a delightful and hearty dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This creamy concoction blends wholesome ingredients like white beans, pumpkin puree, and your choice of ground meat—whether it’s chicken, turkey, or beef—creating a unique twist on traditional chili. Packed with nutritious veggies and spices, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for meal prepping throughout the week. With options for slow cooking or Instant Pot preparation, it fits seamlessly into the busy cook’s lifestyle. Enjoy it as a cozy family dinner or during game day gatherings; this chili is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 3 small carrots (finely chopped)
- 1½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili paste (or 1 tbsp of chili powder)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, turkey, or beef
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 15 oz unsweetened pumpkin purée (one can)
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 30 oz cannellini beans (two cans, drained)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh thyme, chopped avocado, green onions, shredded cheese (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp each of cumin powder, onion powder, and garlic powder
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic cloves.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in smoked paprika and red chili paste; add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, peanut butter, cannellini beans, broth, cumin powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg