Quinoa Pumpkin Chilli

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1 packet quinoa

2 cups carrots (cut into ¼ inch pieces)

4 onions (diced)

8 cloves garlic (chopped finely)

1 ½ tbsp chilli powder

½ tbsp cumin

1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin

2 cans beans (pinto, black, kidney), drained

1 ½ – 2 cups vegetable broth

1 small can tomato paste

1 can corn

1-2 spring onions (chopped; optional garnish)

Vegan sour cream

A spicy satisfying treat in a bowl.

First, place a tablespoon of oil into a large pot and a sprinkle of salt; this will prevent sticking. Then, toss in the onion and garlic and cook on medium heat until the onions have softened (approximately 8-10 minutes). Whilst the onions and garlic are softening, cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the packet and set aside for later.
Once the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant, cover them with the chili powder and cumin and stir in and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until all of the moisture in the pot has evaporated (if you prefer adding more cumin/chili powder you can do so to your own taste). At this point stir in the tomato paste, broth and carrots, and simmer for 5-6 minutes to amalgamate the flavors.
Once the mixture has been brought to a simmer, stir in the pumpkin, then the beans and bring the chili to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat and stir the beans until covered and cook them until cooked through (10-15 minutes). Once cooked, add the corn and quinoa to the chili last minute to heat through.
Serve immediately with a small dollop of your favorite vegan sour cream and a few chopped pieces of spring onion.