In a skillet, add 1 tsp oil. Once warm, add garlic & onion and saute for 4-6 mins. Now in the bowl of your slow cooker, add this sauteed mix along with black beans, pumpkin puree, tomato puree, serrano pepper paste, salt, cumin, water, red chili powder. Cover and cook on high for 1.5 - 2.5 hours.
Uncover and using a hand blender, blend until coarsely smooth. Now add Morning Star Griller Crumbles and cinnamon and some more water if too thick. Cover and cook on high for another ½ hour or so. Taste and adjust seasonings.
To serve, in a plate lay tortilla chips. Top them with warm pumpkin black bean chili, shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions & enjoy!
Notes
If you want to cook it faster, instead of slow cooker cook it on stove top in a pot and after adding all the ingredients cook for 1-1.5 hours on low heat.
Recipe by Naive Cook Cooks at https://www.naivecookcooks.com/slow-cooker-pumpkin-nacho-chili/