Cozy Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
Cozy Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili combines tender sweet potato cubes, quinoa, and black beans simmered in a seasoned tomato-based broth with spices like cumin, cinnamon, and chipotle powder. Cooked until the sweet potatoes soften and flavors meld, this chili offers a hearty, thick texture with a balance of warmth and spice which can be customized according to heat preference. Garnished with avocado, it’s a comforting dish for cooler days or when you want a nutritious, filling meal with a blend of earthy and mildly spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion yellow or white, diced
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
- 3 medium sweet potato cubed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1-3 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 16 ounces salsa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups of water
- 15 ounces black beans
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 avocado for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add onions with a pinch of salt and pepper
- Add sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, chipotle powder, hot sauce, and chili powder.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, add the salsa followed by the vegetable stock and water.
- Bring the pot to a low boil on medium-high heat and then lower to a simmer.
- Add the black beans, cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes can be penetrated easily by a fork and the soup is thickened.
- Finally, stir in the quinoa.
- It is recommended to let the chili rest for a few hours so flavors can fully meld together, otherwise, top with avocado and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and spices to match your preferred spice level.
- Letting the chili rest for a few hours allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Avocado makes a nice optional garnish that adds creaminess to the finished chili.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1853mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1729mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 25607IU | 512% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.