Description
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish with a touch of fall sweetness. It’s packed with healthy ingredients like pumpkin puree, black beans, and chili beans, making it a satisfying and comforting meal for cooler days.
Ingredients
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			Produce
- 1/2 white onion, diced
 
Pantry
- 3 (15 oz) cans chili beans
 - 1 (15 oz) can pure canned pumpkin puree
 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
 - Freshly minced parsley (for garnish)
 - Baguette slices (optional, for serving)
 
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
 - Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 8 hours. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
 - Serve: Add more salt to taste, if needed. Garnish with freshly minced parsley and serve with baguette slices, if desired.
 
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
 - If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use a combination of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
 - To make this chili vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
 - Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
 - This chili can also be made on the stovetop. Simply simmer all ingredients in a large pot over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
 - Calories: 300kcal
 - Sugar: 8g
 - Sodium: 700mg
 - Fat: 5g
 - Saturated Fat: 1g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 3g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 55g
 - Fiber: 55g
 - Protein: 15g
 - Cholesterol: 5mg