Three-Bean Harissa Pumpkin Chili
Published Dec 17, 2021
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This Three-Bean Harissa Pumpkin Chili recipe is a plant-based dish that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will enjoy. The flavors are fantastic!

Three-Bean Harissa Pumpkin Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive/avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic
- 2 cups (266 g) sweet potato, chopped (about 1 medium-large sweet potato)
- 2 cups (140 g) mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) tomato paste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, , drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, , drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans,, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup (35 g) harissa seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree , (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup
- 2 cups (475 mL) gluten-free vegetable broth
- Kosher or fine sea salt, , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, and chopped sweet potato and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the mushrooms and tomato paste, stir, and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the beans and harissa seasoning, stir, cover, and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Finally, add the pumpkin, pasta sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, maple syrup, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper, stir to combine well, and then turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Serve with garnishes of your choice and enjoy alone or with gluten-free crackers, bread, fries, etc. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.
Notes
Garnishes:
Avocado
Cilantro
Jalapeño pepper
Watermelon radish
Cheese (regular or dairy-free)
Sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
Avocado
Cilantro
Jalapeño pepper
Watermelon radish
Cheese (regular or dairy-free)
Sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 26gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1156mgPotassium: 1838mgFiber: 25gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 16015IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 9mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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