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White Bean Chilli with Roasted Pumpkin

This dish combines creamy white beans with roasted pumpkin, creating a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium onions, diced finely
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 400g white beans, drained (reserve 200ml of the liquid)
  • 200ml reserved bean liquid
  • 100ml vegetable stock
  • 45ml vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt, pepper, and oil as needed
  • 600g pumpkin, peeled and sliced into wedges
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced (for pickle)
  • Optional garnishes: sour cream, cheese, or fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (or air fryer to 165°C).
  • Dice onions and mince garlic; toss with oil in a roasting dish.
  • Roast onions and garlic for 5-10 minutes until softened.
  • Peel and slice pumpkin; prepare the green chillies and red onion for pickle.
  • Add green chilli, cumin, chili flakes, bay leaf, beans, reserved liquid, and vegetable stock to the roasting dish; stir to combine.
  • Nestle pumpkin wedges on top of the mixture.
  • Roast for 30-40 minutes until creamy and pumpkin is golden.
  • Prepare optional pickle by heating vinegar and sugar, then pouring over onion and green chillies.
  • Serve with garnishes.

Notes

Cut pumpkin into uniform wedges for even roasting.
Adjust the amount of chilli for desired spice level.
For a thicker consistency, cook the bean chilli longer.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Autumn Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 360
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 58
  • Fiber: 15
  • Protein: 14
  • Cholesterol: 0