Halloween Pumpkin Chilli [vegan]

Name: Halloween Pumpkin Chilli [vegan]
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 500g pumpkin flesh [1.1 lb]; 1 red pepper; 400g can chopped tomatoes [14 oz]; 2 x 400g can black beans [14 oz]; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 3 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp chilli powder (or more according to taste); 8cm piece fresh ginger root [3.15 inch]; 750ml vegetable stock [US 3 cups]; juice of 1 to 2 limes; 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves (crushed); olive oil; salt & pepper; fresh bunch of coriander to serve; Carved pumpkin to serve (optional)

Published on October 20, 2016 | In Mexican | By theflexitarian |

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- Prep Time
- 30 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

Here is an easy and straightforward Pumpkin Chilli recipe bound to delight your Halloween guests. Bursting with goodness, it makes a healthy dish to be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

You can, of course, serve it in a carved pumpkin for special effects!

Beyond Halloween, this is a recipe full of flavours epitomising great comfort food.

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, High Fibre, Low Fat, Nut-Free, Soya-Free, Vegan

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Ingredients

500g pumpkin flesh [1.1 lb]
1 red pepper
400g can chopped tomatoes [14 oz]
2 x 400g can black beans [14 oz]
2 Tbsp tomato paste
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chilli powder (or more according to taste)
8cm piece fresh ginger root [3.15 inch]
750ml vegetable stock [US 3 cups]
juice of 1 to 2 limes
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
olive oil
salt & pepper
fresh bunch of coriander to serve
Carved pumpkin to serve (optional)

Instructions

Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan.
Gently fry finely chopped onion, crushed garlic with ground cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder, cinnamon and grated ginger root.
Cut pepper and pumpkin into 2cm dice [0.8 inch].
Add vegetables to the onion mixture along with the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock and oregano. Bring to boil then cook uncovered under medium heat for 10-15 mins until pumpkin is cooked (it should still have a bite).
Rinse and drain black beans. Add to pan. Mix well together. Season with lime juice plus salt and pepper.
Serve with fresh coriander.