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Vegetarian Black Bean and Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

Published: Jan 08, 2015 | 23 Comments

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This Pumpkin Quinoa Chili is made with Black Beans and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans). It’s a yummy vegetarian version of regular chili. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.  This chili will keep you full and satisfied!

Pumpkin Quinoa Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in a pan

Vegan Quinoa Chili

  • The pumpkin quinoa chili is meatless, vegetarian, naturally gluten-free, and healthy.
  • Pumpkin is high in anti-oxidants.
  • Black beans and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are high in fiber.
  • Quinoa is high in protein and a great substitution for meat in a chili!

I love making SAVORY recipes using pumpkin puree, without any sweetness or spices that are usually associated with pumpkin.  Take a look at my pumpkin chili with black beans and garbanzo beans – it’s very similar to this recipe, but without the quinoa.

I just love how tasty this vegetarian recipe turned out to be!   The quinoa chili only gets better the next day.  It will last 1 week in the refrigerator. I also love to have this vegan and gluten-free dish for lunch!  Just like most chilis, this one is quite easy to make once you have all the ingredients.

Substitutions:

  • Use mashed sweet potatoes, mashed yum potatoes, or pureed butternut squash in place of pumpkin.
  • Use any other white beans, such as cannellini beans, in place of garbanzo beans.

Pumpkin Quinoa Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in a white bowl

How to cook quinoa

  • Combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water in a large pan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce to simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the quinoa absorbs the water.

How to make vegetarian quinoa chili

  • Cook chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes on medium heat in a large pot or skillet. Cook until the onion is soft.
  • Add pumpkin, canned tomatoes, water, and quinoa. Chop the tomatoes into smaller chunks. Cook on medium heat.
  • Add drained black beans and drained garbanzo beans to the same pan.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and salt. Stir everything well, and season with more salt if needed.
  • Bring to boil. Stir all the ingredients well together to combine flavors and spices.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook for 15 minutes on simmer.

Cooking quinoa (step-by-step photos)

cooking onions for the chili (process shot)

Adding pumpkin, tomatoes, quinoa to the pot (process shot)

Mixing in black beans with quinoa and pumpkin (step by step photos)

 

Pumpkin Quinoa Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in a pan

Other Vegetarian Recipes

  • Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
  • Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
  • Black Bean and Butternut Squash Soup
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pumpkin quinoa chili with black beans and chickpeas
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Vegetarian Black Bean and Pumpkin Quinoa Chili
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

This quinoa chili with pumpkin, black beans, and garbanzo beans is meatless, vegetarian, vegan, and naturally gluten-free.  This healthy chili is high in antioxidants and fiber.  Thanks to quinoa, the recipe is packed with protein.  

Course: stew
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
Quinoa Chili:
  • 1 cup quinoa , uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 cups tomatoes , from the can
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree ,from the can or homemade
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz black beans , from the can, drained
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans , from the can, drained
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ salt at least
Garnish:
  • sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 4 green onions , chopped
Instructions
Quinoa
  1. Add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a large pan.   

  2. Bring to boil.   Reduce heat.

  3. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa absorbs the water.

Quinoa Chili
  1. In a large pot or skillet, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes on medium heat until the onion is soft.

  2. Add pumpkin, canned tomatoes (chop them up into smaller chunks), water, black beans (drained), garbanzo beans (drained), quinoa. 

  3. Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and 1/2 and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  4. Stir everything well, and season with more salt if needed.

  5. Bring to boil.  

  6. Stir all the ingredients well together to combine flavors and spices. Reduce to simmer and cook pumpkin quinoa chili for 15 minutes on simmer.

  7. Serve in soup bowls, garnished with sour cream, shredded cheeses, and chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Black Bean and Pumpkin Quinoa Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 182mg8%
Potassium 1046mg30%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 18g75%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 14185IU284%
Vitamin C 14.6mg18%
Calcium 243mg24%
Iron 7.5mg42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Beans, Black beans, Dinner, Garbanzo beans, Gluten Free, Healthy, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Recipe, Soups, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Published: Jan 08, 2015 23 Comments

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  1. Shelby

    Dec 29, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Have you ever tried this in a crockpot? Wondering about cooking times

    Reply
  2. Kelly

    Nov 18, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    I won chili cook off with this! I used vegetable broth to cook the quinoa, and added more chili powder and garlic salt.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Dec 04, 2018 at 12:29 am

      WOW, Kelly, I am so happy to hear that! You won chili cook off with this recipe! This makes my day! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carrie

    Aug 07, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Do you know the calories in this dish? Or even the amount it makes so that I can figure it out? My family loves your other recipes so I’m looking forward to making this tonight!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 03, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you! I don’t have the nutrition information capability on my site yet, unfortunately.

      Reply
  4. Audittess

    Nov 05, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! A great new twist on chili and combining quinoa and pumpkin was brilliant. Friends and family really enjoyed the favors.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Dec 20, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      So glad to hear that I am not the only one who likes pumpkin + quinoa to make chili! Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  5. Candice

    May 07, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! In South Africa we don’t get pumpkin puree in shops so I’ll do homemade. Which variety of pumpkin is best to use?

    Reply
  6. Brittany

    Nov 06, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    I’ve made this twice and I LOVE it. The only thing that I did different was cook my quinoa in vegetable broth instead of water (cooks exactly the same) and it gives it a richer flavor. Also, it doesn’t “taste like quinoa” as much so it’d be great for those who are on the fence about quinoa. Oh and I added a lot of sriracha at the table…Chili is best with some heat.
    Also, this make so much. Has anyone tried freezing it or know how well it would freeze?

    Reply
  7. Jordan

    Oct 19, 2015 at 9:36 am

    If i made this in a crockpot, how long do you think I should cook it for?

    Reply
    • Hanna

      Nov 05, 2017 at 10:59 am

      I was wondering this too! Has anyone tried it?

      Reply
  8. JULIE

    Mar 08, 2015 at 3:21 am

    HI, I TRIED YOUR RECIPIE AND IT WAS DELICIOUS! HOWEVER, I FOUND THAT I NEEDED TO ADD ABOUT 2 ADDITIONAL CUPS OF WATER TO MAINTAIN THE CONSISTANCY THAT SHOWS IN YOUR PHOTOS. OTHER THAN THAT, WE LOVED IT! 🙂

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