Pumpkin Black Bean Chili - Food Literacy Center

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion (1 1/2 cups), diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
• 4 cups cooked black beans
• 4 teaspoons chili powder, more or less to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1-2 teaspoons paprika, more or less to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 4 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• Pumpkin seeds for garnish