Creamy Pumpkin and Lentil Chili: 30-Minute Comfort Bliss
A hearty and nutritious chili made with pumpkin and lentils, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in lentils, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- This chili freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg