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Smoky Pumpkin and Pork Chili

Smoky Pumpkin and Pork Chili

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT55M
    40 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 Servings
When the season calls for pumpkin, who are we to resist? This chili has smoky spice from chipotle and is easy enough for a weeknight. Canned or fresh pumpkin puree work great.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups green salsa of your choice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree or 2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin (peeled, seeded and mashed)
  • 2 cans white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Plain Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
  • 12.78g oil
  • 453.59g pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 236.59ml chicken broth
  • 473.18ml green salsa of your choice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree or 2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin (peeled, seeded and mashed)
  • 2 cans white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
  • 4.26g cumin
  • 2.13g chipotle chili powder (or to taste)
  • 2.13g salt
  • 78.86ml chopped fresh cilantro
  • 25.56g fresh lime juice
  • Plain Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)

When the season calls for pumpkin, who are we to resist? This chili has smoky spice from chipotle and is easy enough for a weeknight. Canned or fresh pumpkin puree work great.

Preparation
STEP 1

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil and heat until shimmering. Add pork cubes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Brown very well on all sides.

STEP 2

Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and stir-fry about one minute.

STEP 3

Add broth, salsa, pumpkin, beans, cumin, chipotle powder and salt.

STEP 4

Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes to blend flavors.

STEP 5

Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Pour into bowls and top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired.

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