If you're looking for a delicious, cozy vegan chili recipe that's perfect for the fall season, look no further than this slow cooker vegan pumpkin chili. This recipe uses simple wholesome ingredients that require only 10 minutes of prep time and is prepared in a slow cooker which allows you the luxury of throwing in all the ingredients, going about your day, and returning to a satisfying, warming dinner.
With its warming spices and pumpkin flavor, this chili is the perfect comfort food for chilly autumn days. This recipe comes in clutch on busy weeknights or when you don't feel like spending a lot time in the kitchen. All you need to do is dump the ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do the work for you.
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Ingredients
With cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and pumpkin puree this recipe is a fun fall spin on traditional chili that is sure to satisfy the whole family.
- Canned black beans, kidney beans and pinto beans
- Canned pumpkin puree - make sure to choose plain, pureed pumpkin and avoid canned pumpkin pie filling
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Carrots
- Bell pepper
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Brown sugar
- Chili powder
- Oregano
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Black pepper and salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- This is a hearty, THICK chili my friends. If you prefer your chili thinner then add a ½ cup vegetable broth. This can be done at the beginning or end of cooking your chili. Additionally, you can always add more broth at the end until you reach your desired chili consistency.
- Watching sodium intake? Use no-salt-added salt or a low sodium canned tomato option and omit adding salt when cooking this recipe.
Equipment
The only piece of equipment you need for this recipe is a slow cooker.
Storage
Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
This chili recipe can be frozen. Store in an airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. To reheat, microwave for about 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until thawed and hot all the way though.
Ways to Enjoy This Slow Cooker Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Make this chili your own by topping with your favorites: sliced avocado, tortilla chips or Fritos, fresh cilantro, diced onions, dairy-free cheddar shreds and/or sour cream.
This chili is a tasty, filling meal on its own but lettuce not forget about the other potential ways to enjoy this recipe which include serving over a baked potato or sweet potato, pasta, or even spaghetti squash.
FAQ
Yes, you can cook this recipe in an Instapot. Add all ingredients to the inner pot, seal on lid, and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. The pot will take ~10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cooking cycle begins. When the cook cycle is over, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the venting knob from the sealing to venting position to release the remaining pressure.
Yes, this slow cooker vegan pumpkin chili is gluten free. If you decide to thin out with broth (see Variations above) then choose a gluten free broth.
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Slow Cooker Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 - 15 ounce can of kidney beans, drained
- 1 - 15 ounce can of pinto beans, drained
- 1 - 15 ounce can of black beans, drained
- 1 - 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree
- 2 - 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoes, or 1 large 28 ounce can
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), chopped
- 1 medium to large onion, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoons allspice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste, add at the end
Optional Toppings for Serving:
- Sliced avocado
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Non-dairy cheese shreds
- Non-dairy sour cream
Instructions
- Add all ingredients beside salt to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add lid to slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Season to taste if/as needed with salt and additional pepper.
- Serve and enjoy with with desired toppings!
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