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Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Quinoa Chili

Make a big batch of this Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Quinoa Chili every week for a nourishing meal prep meal! Easy to customize and full of fiber, complex carbs and plant-based protein.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium-sized yellow onion chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato or yam chopped into ½” cubes (about 4 cups worth)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans or 1 cup dry black beans, soaked
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce chopped, optional
  • 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
For Serving:
  • sour cream or plain yogurt
  • cheese
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • avocado

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté, stirring frequently until onion begins to sweat, 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato and cook another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and quinoa and continue cooking another 2 minutes, stirring everything together.
  4. Pour in the remaining ingredients and stir well. Bring chili to a full boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-low or low. Allow chili to gently boil for 15 to 20 minutes, until quinoa and sweet potato are cooked.
  5. Remove pot from heat and allow it to sit covered for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. The longer the chili sits, the thicker it will be.
  6. Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and your favorite chili toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 1019mg (42%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1019mg 42%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 10g 20%

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