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    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas

    Published: Nov 08, 2019 / 156 Comments

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    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas is a great alternative to a regular chili!  This healthy and gluten-free stew is a perfect family weeknight dinner for those cold days in the Fall.

    Pumpkin Chili Recipe

    What could be better than healthy comfort food on a cold night? This pumpkin chili is so good - it will disappear fast from your table.  I am so happy to share this recipe because it is such a winner and is so different from a regular chili!

    This recipe features black beans and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) instead of meat.  However, you can add any type of cooked ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken) to this chili if you like. The recipe is super versatile.  This pumpkin chili is healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free.  It's great comfort food on a cold night in the fall or in the winter.

    If you want to try other interesting versions of regular chili, check out butternut squash chili and pumpkin quinoa chili.

    Pumpkin Chili - Savory Recipe

    • This is definitely a SAVORY pumpkin chili, without any sweetness or spices that are usually associated with pumpkin.
    • This is chili, first and foremost, so the only spices here are chili powder and cumin, just like in a regular chili.
    • There is no cinnamon, no nutmeg, no pumpkin pie spices in this recipe.

    pumpkin chili

    Healthy and Gluten-Free

    • This pumpkin chili is packed with fiber and protein and rich in nutrients.
    • Garbanzo beans (or chickpeas) contain some key vitamins and nutrients, such as iron, zinc, phosphate, and vitamin K.
    • Black beans are a source of manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, and magnesium.
    • Tip: when buying beans, get the variety with no salt added to reduce your sodium intake.

    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas

    Substitutions

    • This recipe includes 2 types of beans: black beans and garbanzo beans.  You can also use any other type of white beans instead of garbanzo beans.
    • This recipe does not have meat, however, you can include any type of meat of your choice, such as cooked ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork.  You can also add finely shredded cooked beef, chicken or turkey.

    Pumpkin Chili Recipe

    Tips for making the best pumpkin chili

    • Just like with any chili recipe, the spiciness is a very individual thing.  This recipe provides the exact amount of spices to use, however, use your own taste as a guide.  Add extra cumin or chili powder, depending on how spicy and flavorful you like your chili.
    • Don't add 2 tablespoons of chili powder all at once to the pumpkin chili.  Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder first, taste the chili, and then proceed with the second tablespoon.
    • Make sure to add salt at the same time when adding spices.  This will help you to get the right amount of seasoning and spiciness.
    • The recipe produces 4 medium-size servings.  You might have to double the recipe if you plan to serve this for dinner as the only meal for 4 people.

    Pumpkin Chili Recipe with Garbanzo Beans and Black Beans

    Other Pumpkin Chili Recipes

    • Pumpkin Chili with Beef and Black Beans
    • Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

    What to serve with Pumpkin Chili?

    • Garlic and Bacon Green Beans sautéed in olive oil and butter. These crunchy beans make a great holiday side dish!  It's a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
    • Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries will be a delicious addition to this chili.  This recipe is healthy, gluten-free, vegetarian, and rich in fiber!
    Pumpkin Chili Recipe
    4.91 from 41 votes

    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas

    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas is a great alternative to a regular chili recipe!  It makes a perfect Autumn recipe, especially during the holiday season. This healthy recipe is packed with fiber and protein.   It makes an excellent recipe to make for Thanksgiving and Christmas!  
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 321 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree from the can or homemade
    • 1 cup tomatoes from the can
    • 1 cup vegetable stock or water
    • 15 oz black beans (425 g), from the can
    • 7.5 oz garbanzo beans (212 g), from the can
    • 1 tablespoon cumin powder (start with half the amount, and add more, to taste)
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder (start with 1 tablespoon, and add more, to taste)
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions 

    • In a large pot or skillet, cook chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes on medium heat until soft.
    • Add pumpkin, canned tomatoes (chop them up into smaller chunks), vegetable stock (or water), black beans and garbanzo beans. 
    • Add half the cumin and half the chili powder, stir everything well, and season with salt and pepper. 
    • Taste your chili, season some more with salt and pepper if needed. 
    • Add the remaining cumin (or more) and remaining chili powder (or more), if desired. 
    • Bring to boil, make sure to stir all ingredients well together to combine flavors and spices. 
    • Reduce to simmer and cook for 20 minutes on simmer.
    • Serve in soup bowls, garnished with chopped green onion.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    321
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    314
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    903
    mg
    26
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    53
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    17
    g
    71
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    16
    g
    32
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    11185
    IU
    224
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11.3
    mg
    14
    %
    Calcium
     
    113
    mg
    11
    %
    Iron
     
    6.5
    mg
    36
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Tried this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment and provide a Star Rating below - I love your feedback and try to respond to every comment!

    This recipe was originally published on November 4, 2013, and republished with updates in November 2019.

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      March 10, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      Can you freeze this dish or will it loose its flavor or consistency? If it can, how long can you keep it frozen?

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        Sarah, you can definitely freeze this! It will keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

        Reply
    2. Barb

      January 10, 2023 at 8:24 pm

      Can you please update with sizes of cans.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 4:51 pm

        Barb, I used 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree and 1 cup of canned tomatoes. Both cans were large in size but I used only 1 cup out of each one. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    3. Jane Saunders

      October 04, 2022 at 9:25 pm

      Very delicious and filling!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 05, 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Jane, I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cindy

      November 20, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Ok, so I am cooking away, following the recipe (doubling it because I wanna have it throughout the week), chatting away with my hubby as I chop, and add and stir and smell…except after I add the spices the chili starts smelling sort of like Indian cuisine…(?)
      That’s when I looked more carefully at the spices I added and instead of cumin I added curry!
      And, it’s actually pretty good! Not at all what I was going for, but it’s definitely edible! Who knew???

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 21, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Cindy, what a funny story! I actually agree - curry spice would taste quite delicious with this recipe! Glad that you accidentally discovered a really nicely flavored chili! And thank you for sharing about this experience - I love to read comments like yours with a story behind it.

        Reply
    5. Ry

      August 01, 2021 at 2:00 am

      I couldn't find pumpkin puree at the store, so I used canned sweet potatoes instead. I'm so excited to try this with pumpkin, it's an excellent hearty recipe and great for pulling out on a rainy day.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Ry, so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Bhavesh

      October 26, 2020 at 9:14 am

      One of the best ever pumpkin chilli recipe i have ever tried so far. Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us. I really like this pumpkin chilli recipe.

      Reply
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