20g Protein Pumpkin Chili Recipe
This 20g protein pumpkin chili proves autumn flavors can still lift serious nutritional weight.
Creamy pumpkin, bold spices, and plant protein team up, because cozy dinners deserve ambition.
Grab a spoon, embrace warmth, and eat like comfort finally got organized.
20g Protein Pumpkin Chili Recipe
This vegan protein pumpkin chili blends creamy texture, gentle sweetness, and bold spice with real staying power.It works for cool evenings, meal prep wins, and women who like comfort with purpose.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree unsweetened: 1½ cups
- Cooked lentils: 1 cup
- Chickpeas cooked: 1 cup
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Onion chopped: ¾ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tbsp
- Tomato puree: ½ cup
- Vegetable broth: 1½ cups
- Chili powder: 1½ tsp
- Cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Cinnamon powder: ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree using 1½ cups, stirring smoothly.
- Add lentils and chickpeas evenly.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour tomato puree and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 20 minutes uncovered.
- Stir occasionally until thick and comforting.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 20 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin A: 120%
- Folate: 35%
- Iron: 26%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Potassium: 30%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add cocoa powder for mysterious depth.Top with roasted seeds for crunch and confidence.
Let chili rest ten minutes so flavors fully commit.
