Cooler days call for chili and cornbread.
Cooler FALL days call for this Clean Eating Pumpkin Chili!
Am I right or am I right? π
If Clean Eating Pumpkin Chili is just a little too far out there for you, even though you love fall flavors, let me ease your mind. You actually canβt taste the pumpkin. To be honest, you wonβt even know itβs there.
#CleanEating Pumpkin Chili is what's for #dinner! #fall #healthy Click To TweetWhy add it if you canβt actually taste it?
#1 – Itβs fall and pumpkin needs to be added to EVERYTHING. (Itβs a rule.)
#2 β Pumpkin is SUPER healthy.
– 1 cup of cooked pumpkin contains more than 200% recommended daily intake of Vitamin A.
– Cooked pumpkin is a fiber rich food that helps keep you full.
– Pumpkin can help boost your immunity with itβs high Vitamin C content.
#3 β It thickens the chili to a lovely consistency.
#4 – Itβs fall and pumpkin needs to be added to EVERYTHING. Whoopsies, it seems I have already stated that… π
With the addition of fall spices like allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon this meal tastes like autumn.
The subtleness of the honey takes this typically spicy dish to the next level! Donβt worry though, the chili isnβt actually sweet. Because like gross me out!
The slightly sweet and very savory marry perfectly. And if you are thinking that you should substitute pumpkin pie spice for the other warm spices in this meal let me know how it goes.
I was hesitant to do it because my homemade pumpkin pie spice contains ginger, but not allspice. Maybe the addition of the ginger would be yummy, but I was skeptical.
Like I said, PLEASE let me know if you make your Clean Eating Pumpkin Chili with that substitution. π
Oh, I almost forgot. Did you spy that delicious bread in the background? Well do I have a treat for you.
PUMPKIN. CORNBREAD.
Yep, pumpkin chili and pumpkin cornbread.
Seriously, could fall be any more delicious?
Please enjoy both of these delightful recipes and all.the.pumpkin. this time of year!
Clean Eating Pumpkin Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, venison, buffalo)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz chili beans, undrained
- 15 oz kidney beans, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown ground meat.
- Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 15 minutes and serve in a bowl with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream (plain Greek yogurt), or sliced avocado. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Thank you Sammi! I will get the ingredients I need to make this delicious recipe. Looks so tasty !
Hi Esther! I love seeing you here. So thankful Instagram has brought us together. Enjoy this yummy chili! Thanks for giving it a try. π
This sounds so good. Can you give me an idea of the calories per serving?
Hi Clarice, thank you so much for stopping by. I do not have the nutritional content for this chili, but you can easily find the calories/serving at websites such as http://www.calculator.net and http://www.my-calorie-counter.com or IOS apps like Lose It or My Fitness Pal. π Happy eating!