IN PROGRESS
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 red onions, diced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 8 cup fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tins tomato
- 2 green chilies finely chopped
- 2 15 oz can pinto beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed (I hate the American obsession with canned beans so will have to figure out how many dried (uncooked) beans are needed.)
- 2 15 oz can red kidney beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed (I hate the American obsession with canned beans so will have to figure out how many dried (uncooked) beans are needed.)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce (optional) (again – canned – I will investigate what can be used instead – or just drop it).
- 6 cup chopped kale
- Toppings: vegan sour cream, vegan cheddar cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, etc
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in pumpkin, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring well. Add in kidney and pinto beans, broth, fire roasted tomatoes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and adobo sauce.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in kale and cook for additional 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, cilantro, avocado, or any other desired toppings!