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pumpkin chili in white bowl

Pumpkin Chili

Nutrivore Score: 615
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 451kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium pie pumpkin peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or fat of choice
  • 3 pounds ground beef or ground meat of choice
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 6-8 celery stalks chopped
  • 8-10 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 bunch spinach chopped
  • 3 15 oz can diced tomato
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree fresh puree can be made by blending some extra roast pumpkin, or use canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions

  • Toss pumpkin and sweet potato with oil. Spread on baking sheet lined with foil and bake at 350F for half an hour or until soft and starting to brown. Then broil to brown, approximately 6-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brown beef with garlic, onion, celery and bay leaves in a large pot at medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • When meat is browned, add chili, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cocoa. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree and salt. Bring to a simmer and then reduce to low-medium heat. Simmer 15 minutes, until celery is soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add basil, oregano, cilantro and chopped spinach.
  • Finally, add pumpkin and sweet potato. Stir to incorporate and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
451
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
563
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
1488
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
20970
IU
419
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
148
mg
15
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.