WINE & FOOD AFFAIR RECIPES

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Harvest Moon Madness Pumpkin Chili

Oak Tree Winery

9086 Windsor Road
Windsor, CA 95492
oaktreewinery.com/

A wonderful pumpkin chili to enjoy during the fall with a glass of Oak Tree Red Blend from Alexander Valley.

Ingredients:
  • 1 each Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Carrot Chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • To Taste Black Pepper
  • 30 ounces Chopped Tomatoes
  • 30 ounces Kidney Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 15 ounces Black Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 15 ounces Pumpkin Puree
  • Garnish Avocado, Cilantro, Chili Flakes, Vegan Sour Cream
Section Directions:
In a large pot, sauté the onions, garlic and carrot until softened.

Add in the chopped celery and bell pepper and sauté a few minutes more until soft and cooked through.

Add in the spices--from the chili powder to the black pepper -- and stir until all the veggies are coated in the spices. Continue stirring and cooking the spices for a few minutes.

Add in the canned chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans and pumpkin puree and stir to combine. Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the chili to simmer for 10-20 minutes. If you like your chili a bit runnier, add in some vegetable broth to thin it out. I love mine thick so I don't add any extra liquid. Towards the end of the cooking process, taste and add more salt and spices to your liking.

Once all the flavors have melded together and the chili it warmed through, serve it topped with your favorite garnishes and some Pumpkin Corn Bread Muffins if desired!

Receipe Directions:

•	This chili is pretty thick, so feel free to thin it out with some vegetable broth or water. If you add water, you may need to add a touch of salt as well.
•	Any bean you enjoy in chili will work in this recipe!