Passion for Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Prep Time: 15 Min           Cook Time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1        Tsp Olive Oil
• 1        Cup Chopped Onion
• ½       Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
• 1        Can (4 oz.) Diced Green Chiles
• 1        Can (15.5 oz.) Golden Hominy, Drained
• 1        Lg. Garlic Clove, Minced
• 1        Can (14.5 oz.) Diced Tomatoes
• 1        Can (15.5 oz.) Dark Red Kidney Beans, Drained and Rinsed
• 2        Cups Canned Pumpkin
• 2        Cups Reduced Sodium Vegetable Broth
• 2        Teaspoons each:  Chili Powder and Cumin
• ½       Tsp. Black Pepper
• * Use Salt and Cayenne Pepper, to Taste

Directions

1.      Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.      Saute onion, bell pepper, green chilies, hominy, and garlic until tender (about 5 minutes).

3.      Stir in tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, and vegetable broth; cook an additional 8 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Tip: Add ground beef for a non-vegetarian option.

Makes 6 servings

Serving size 1 ½ cups

Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories                     244.5
Total Fat                               4.5g
Total Carbohydrates       33g
Dietary Fiber                      8g
Total Protein                      18g