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Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Chili with Smoked Chipotle

Flavorful, vegetarian chipotle black bean sweet potato chili filled with plant-based protein from two cans of black beans and hearty quinoa. Top with a cooling smoked chipotle greek yogurt creme to take it to the next level! This healthy chili is made in one pot and is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • For the chili:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (start with 2 and if you want it spicier you can always add another one later)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 3 cups vegetable broth, plus more to thin if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • For the smoked chipotle yogurt sauce:
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I prefer whole milk greek yogurt)
  • 1-2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can, plus more if you really like a little heat
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • TO GARNISH:
  • cilantro
  • Sliced ripe avocado
  • shredded cheddar

Instructions

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  1. Add olive oil to a pot and place over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the onion, carrots and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until onions become translucent. Then stir in the chopped chipotles, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.
  2. Next stir in the sweet potato cubes, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, vegetable broth and salt. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt if desired. You can also add more chopped chipotle peppers or adobo sauce if you want it spicier.
  3. Make the smoked chipotle yogurt: add yogurt, adobo sauce, honey, and dijon mustard in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Taste and adjust as necessary. Add more honey if you want it sweeter, or add more adobo sauce if you'd like it spicier!
  4. Spoon chili into bowls and add yogurt sauce on top. Garnish with cheddar cheese, avocado, and cilantro if you'd like!

Notes

  • See the full post for easy ways to customize this chili, plus storing and freezing instructions!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (based on 6, with yogurt sauce) Calories 360cal (18%) Carbohydrates 59.3g (20%) Protein 17.5g (35%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Fiber 16.3g (65%) Sugar 10.5g (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (based on 6, with yogurt sauce)
Calories 360cal 18%
Carbohydrates 59.3g 20%
Protein 17.5g 35%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Fiber 16.3g 65%
Sugar 10.5g 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.