Description
This creamy White Bean Pumpkin Chili is a hearty and delicious meal packed with veggies, white beans, and ground meat of your choice. It can be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stove.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 small carrots, finely chopped
- 1½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili paste or 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, turkey, or beef
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
- 15 oz unsweetened pumpkin purée (1 can)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 30 oz cannellini beans (2 cans), drained
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh thyme, chopped avocado, green onions, shredded cheese
- Optional add-ons: 1 tablespoon each of cumin powder, onion powder, and garlic powder
Instructions
1. Finely chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more until fragrant.
3. Add the carrots and celery, cook stirring occasionally until slightly softened.
4. Add in the ground meat, smoked paprika, red chili paste, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until meat is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Stir in the fresh thyme, pumpkin purée, peanut butter, beans, and broth. Stir well.
6. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or other neutral oils like sunflower or grapeseed oil. Ground turkey or chicken is recommended for a leaner option, but beef works too. Make sure to use unsweetened pumpkin purée and creamy peanut butter for best results. Cannellini beans can be swapped with Great Northern or navy beans. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Don’t skip the full simmer time—this is when the flavors come together best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 84mg