Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

 

My family is crazy about this dish because it uses ingredients you might not ordinarily find in a comfort food favorite.  Believe it or not, pumpkin is what makes it so special.  Freeze a batch for later; it tastes even better reheated.

           Deborah Vliet                                                             Holland, MI                                                                      

 

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) solid-pack pumpkin

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

3 cups chicken broth

2 ½ cups cubed cooked turkey

2 tsp. chili powder

1 ½  tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. salt

Cubed avocado and thinly sliced green onion

 

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion, pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender.

Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients.  Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours.  Top with avocado and green onion.            10 servings

 

(Recipe for Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili came from tasteofhome.com)

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffeecake Recipe

 

Pumpkin Crean Cheese Coffeecake

I love cream cheese coffeecake, but a few years ago I had Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffeecake that was really, really good.  It has coconut and nuts in the cake which is different, but delicious at the same time.  Try it…and you tell me how you like it!!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffeecake Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffeecake

2 ¼ cups flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

2 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 ¼ cups LIBBY’S Solid Pack Pumpkin

¼ cup vegetable oil

½ tsp. vanilla

Filling *

Topping **

Preheat oven to 350 F.   Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl.  Then combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla in a small bowl; mix well.  Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture; stir until just moistened.

Spread batter into greased 13×9-inch pan.  Top with heaping teaspoons on Filling.  Swirl with knife to marbleize.  Sprinkle with Topping.

Bake in 350 F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool on wire rack.

Filling *      –  Combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 egg and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl.

Topping ** –  Combine ¾ cup flake coconut, ½ cup chopped nuts, ¼ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.

(Recipe for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffeecake was on the back side of label)

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