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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
4.2 from 99 votes

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili combines roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and sautéed onions and bell peppers spiced with chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. The chili is cooked gently in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld into a hearty, savory stew with a mild warmth and a touch of sweetness from the roasted sweet potato. This vegetarian chili offers a filling option that benefits from slow cooking, making it suitable for meal prep and easy weeknight meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil divided, 1 teaspoon
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and chopped, medium
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 red bell pepper chopped, or orange bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1 28 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 sea salt 1/2 teaspoon
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • pinch cinnamon
  • avocado cilantro, sliced jalapeño, cashew sour cream, for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Add sweet potato chunks to a baking sheet, toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender. This step can be done a day or two in advance.
  2. Start prepping chili by adding 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a skillet. Once oil is hot, add in the chopped onion, bell peppers and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until onions are fragrant and translucent. Add chili powder, salt, cayenne and cinnamon. Toss to combine and cook for 1 minute longer.
  3. Transfer cooked onions and peppers into your slow cooker. Add in roasted sweet potato chunks, black beans and diced tomatoes. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, top with your favorite chili toppings like avocado, cilantro, jalapeño or even cashew sour cream.

Notes

  • Roast the sweet potatoes a day or two in advance to save time on chili prep day.
  • Feel free to customize toppings such as avocado, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, or cashew sour cream for added flavor and texture contrast.
  • This chili freezes well, making it convenient for meal prep and batch cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 13g 26%

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