Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, carrot, and zucchini. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and maple syrup. Stir until the pumpkin is fully mixed in and the chili is smooth.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn. Bring the chili to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and the flavors come together.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and taste. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado. Serve with tortilla chips or warm bread.
Notes
For a thicker chili, simmer a few extra minutes uncovered. The flavor deepens after resting, so leftovers are especially delicious the next day. Adjust the cayenne and chili powder to control the heat level.
