Chunky Pumpkin Lentil Chili

Pumpkin brings subtle sweetness, and chipotle adds smoky heat to this comforting chili. The addition of lentils and plant-based grounds bump up the protein numbers. Possible toppings include cilantro, avocado, pumpkin seeds, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

Chunky Pumpkin Lentil Chili

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Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil or grapeseed oil
• 1 large yellow onion diced
• 2 medium carrots chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb. vegan meatless grounds
• 1 large red bell pepper chopped
• 1 medium zucchini chopped
• 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 in canned chipotle chili pepperadobo sauce
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Ingredients 1 cup dry brown lentils 1 Tbsp avocado oil or grapeseed oil 1 large yellow onion diced 2 medium carrots chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1 lb. vegan meatless grounds 1 large red bell pepper chopped 1 medium zucchini chopped 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 28 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 in canned chipotle chili pepperadobo sauce 2 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon

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Instructions

1. In bowl, place lentils, cover with water, and soak for several hours.
2. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and salt to pan; sauté until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add meatless grounds to pan and heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic; heat 3 minutes.
3. In blender container, place broth, 1/2 can diced tomatoes, pumpkin, cocoa powder, cider vinegar, chipotle chili, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon and blend until smooth. Add tomato mixture and drained lentils to saucepan with browned grounds mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.