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Instructions
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In a heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced onion sauté until onions are translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
2
Add diced bell pepper, minced garlic, spices and Meat Free Ground, cooking for about 3 to 5 minutes until everything just starts to brown. Reduce heat to medium.
3
Drain and rinse kidney beans and black beans. Add to the pot with pumpkin puree and diced butternut squash. Stir well to combine.
4
Add canned tomatoes (don’t drain) and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning, as necessary. Serve with the garnish of your choice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️Toast the cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder in olive oil for 30-60 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential and deepen the chili's flavor complexity.
- Layer Your Beans Strategically 🫘Add black beans early for deep flavor development, but introduce kidney beans in the last 10 minutes to preserve their texture and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Caramelize Your Aromatics Properly 🧅Cook diced onions and bell peppers over medium heat for 8-10 minutes without stirring frequently—this develops sweet caramelization that balances the pumpkin's earthiness beautifully.
- Temper the Pumpkin Sweetness ⚖️Add an extra pinch of kosher salt and a dash of smoked paprika to the pumpkin puree before mixing in to counteract any excessive sweetness and maintain savory depth.
- Finish with Fresh Cilantro at the Table 🌿Serve the chili without cilantro mixed in, and instead offer fresh cilantro and green onions as toppings so diners can control the brightness and avoid the herb flavors from fading during the cooking process.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
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