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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

A vegetarian chili made in the slow cooker for all of you busy bodies! Prep the veggies ahead of time, throw them in the slow cooker and dinner will be waiting for you at the end of the day.

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

Ingredients

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

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

  • vegetarian freezer meal prep series
  • This recipe can is part of my vegetarian freezer meal prep series. <-- Check out the post to learn how to prep and freeze it in advance.

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: 4Serving

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.