Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili
Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili blends earthy black beans and creamy pumpkin with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a cozy, subtly sweet heat. Tomato and chili seasoning round it out with a rich, robust body, while lentils add extra heartiness. Serve this autumn-inspired bowl for weeknight dinners or a festive Halloween gathering with your favorite toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the black beans in a large bowl and cover them with several inches of cool water; let them soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Drain and rinse the beans well; put them in a large pot. Cover with 1 inch of water; add the lentils. Bring the mixture to a boil; stir in the roux mix until fully blended. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Put the diced bell pepper in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until slightly tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir the bell pepper, tomato soup, pumpkin puree, chili seasoning mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and onion powder into the bean mixture. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 252.67 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 9.67 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 46.13 g 17%
- Total Fat 4.87 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 556.82 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 9.17 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 15.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 76.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 916.37 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 417.44 mcg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin C 14.44 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cajun Roux, Chili Seasoning Mix, and Condensed Tomato Soup. Each serving provides about 252.67 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cajun Roux, Chili Seasoning Mix, Condensed Tomato Soup, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 252.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili healthy?
- Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 252.67 calories and 9.67 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 556.82 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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