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    Quick Mexican-Style Pumpkin Chili

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    By Alisa Fleming on May 5, 2017 Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees, Soup

    The butternut squash chili recipe posted earlier this week reminded me of pumpkin chili!

    Quick Mexican-Style Pumpkin Chili Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free and allergy-friendly - vegan options included)

    This is a great spring, summer, fall, or winter chili recipe since it uses canned pumpkin puree. But I thought it would be fun to share it again today, specifically, for two reasons. One is to give you a great recipe for the long chili season ahead. And two is because it uses Mexican-inspired flavors worth celebrating on Cinco de Mayo!

    This fast pumpkin chili recipe merges bold spices with the mellow richness of a beloved squash for a new family-friendly favorite.

    Quick Mexican-Style Pumpkin Chili Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free and allergy-friendly - vegan options included)This pumpkin chili recipe with photo was shared with us by Cans Get You Cooking.  

    Special Diet Notes & Options: Pumpkin Chili

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, top food allergy-friendly, optionally vegan, optionally plant-based, and optionally vegetarian.

    Quick Mexican-Style Pumpkin Chili
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
    Total time
    50 mins
     
    This easy pantry recipe can be enjoyed anytime of year. It's perfect for Memorial Day weekend, chili cook-offs, or a warm fall and winter meal.
    Author: Cans Get You Cooking
    Serves: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
    • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 pound ground turkey, beef, or vegan ground round (can substitute a 15-ounce can of black beans or shredded jackfruit)
    • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
    • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (we like Libby's)
    • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (love Muir Glen)
    • 1 (15.25-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, chopped
    • ½ cup frozen, canned, or fresh corn
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Salt, to taste
    Instructions
    1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
    2. Add the meat and break it up as you cook it until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
    3. Add the tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, corn, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
    4. Season with salt, to taste.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    7 Comments

    1. Paul on May 8, 2017 3:25 am

      I loved the butternut squash chili, now I’m going to make this and compare the two! Nice one Alisa.

      Reply
    2. Belinda Y. Hughes on October 30, 2013 10:33 am

      Thanks for including vegan options. Pumpkins are great for your heart, eyes and weight management. Can’t wait to try this chili!

      Reply
    3. Christi on October 27, 2013 1:28 pm

      Looks wonderful! Can I put it in the crock pot once I’ve added everything together? On low for a few hours?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 27, 2013 3:57 pm

        Yes, definitely!

        Reply
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    5. Teri on October 25, 2013 6:44 am

      What is jackfruit? It is in your directions for veganizing this.

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 25, 2013 7:50 am

        Hi Teri, sorry for not being more clear! I’ve updated the post to clarify what it is with a link. It’s young green jackfruit.

        Reply

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