Pumpkin Vegan Chili

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 Package Veggie Taco Meat (I used Lightlife)
• 1 8 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 8 oz Can Tomato Sauce
• 1 8oz Can Pumpkin Puree
• 1 8 Oz Can Black Beans
• 1/3 Red Onion
• 1/3 White or Yellow Onion
• 1 Jalapeno
• 3 Large Carrots
• 1 Large Zucchini
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 2 Tablespoons Avocado or Veggie Oil

1. In a Large cooking pot on medium heat add oil and diced onions. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring it.
2. Add in chopped carrots and Zucchini. Cook until it starts to lightly turn brown (3 minutes).
3. Add in veggie meat and diced jalapeno and stir for one minute.
4. Add in all seasonings (garlic powder, cumin, taco seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper); Mix well.
5. Add in beans (drain and rinse beans first), whole can of diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree and tomato sauce; Mix well.
6. Cover with a lid, lower heat to simmer and let cook down for 10 to 15 minutes, checking and stirring ever 5 minutes.