Spicy Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A hearty pumpkin chili with black beans, sweet maple syrup, and smoky chipotle peppers, bringing warmth and spice for a comforting Halloween dinner. This american-inspired halloween (vegetarian) ready in about 55 minutes pairs olive oil, yellow onion, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• optional, for serving sour cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 1 medium diced red bell pepper, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed black beans, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp pure maple syrup and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.