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Chili sin Carne with pumpkin

Lunch | Main course
Plant-based version of Mexican Chili sin Carne with an autumnal twist. A perfect meal-prep dish! 
prepare

10min

cook

25min

total

35min

As the days get shorter and colder, the need for warming and comforting stews increases. Chili is a tasty nutritious option, with a nice amount of protein from the legumes. Many recipes for Chili sin Carne are already vegan, and that includes this recipe. Due to the pumpkin, this version is extra suitable for the autumn and winter.

This recipe for Mexican Chili sin Carne is one of those dishes for which you can stock up on most ingredients. When you are ready to make it, it will result in a delicious dish with only little effort and not too much time. It also happens to be a very nutritious dish, with a nice amount of vegetables and beans.  A good source of protein!

Tips

  • The pumpkin makes the dish extra suitable for colder days during autumn and winter. Substitute with sweet potato during spring and summer.
  • Add a bell pepper for a bit of variety
  • This dish can be reheated very well. So make extra for the lunch the next day (or the day after)
  • Don't feel like eating it the next day? Chili is also very suitable for freezing
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ingredients

for 4 people

  • 1 tbsp
    oil
  • 1
    onion chopped
  • 2 cloves
    garlic crushed or chopped
  • 1
    Spaniard pepper in rings or 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 125 g
    champignons in reepjes
  • 1
    cumin seeds
  • 1tsp
    bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1tsp
    cocoa powder
  • 350 g
    pompoen in hapklare blokjes
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 400 ml
    bouillon
  • 1 can
    Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 250 g
    maize
  • pepper and salt

toppings (to taste)

  • fresh coriander
  • lime
  • Nacho or tortilla chips
  • Spaniard pepper in rings

Preparation

step 1

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Fruit de onion to glassy. Add the pepper and garlic and fry for a minute.

step 2

Fry the mushrooms for 5 minutes. Then add the cumin, bell pepper, tomato paste and cocoa and cook for another minute while stirring.

step 3

Stir in the diced pumpkin, making sure it is well mixed. Add the diced tomatoes and broth, stir again and bring to a boil. Turn the heat low, cover with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes

step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the beans and corn. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 10 minutes. If it becomes too thick, add some extra water

step 5

Serve with rice, flatbread and/or nacho chips

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