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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty and mildly spiced stew combining sweet potato cubes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. The vegetables are sautéed and then simmered with beans and broth until tender, creating a thick, satisfying chili. Optional toppings add freshness, creaminess, or heat, making this chili customizable for various tastes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
5
medium bowls
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 sweet potato 2 cups cubed, large
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 30 oz. black beans two 15 oz. cans, canned
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes or regular, fire-roasted, canned
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
Toppings (optional):
- cilantro
- green onion
- hot sauce
- vegan sour cream
- tortilla chips
- avocado etc. indicates possible other ingredients
Instructions
- Dice onion. Peel and dice sweet potato.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 6-7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. broth/water for no-oil sauté method.)
- Add sweet potato, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add black beans (rinsed and drained), diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a light boil. Then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes (or until sweet potatoes are cooked through), stirring occasionally.
- Salt to taste and add any desired toppings. (I highly recommend avocado!)
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Notes
- Add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder to increase spiciness and introduce smoky flavor.
- Swap one can of black beans for pinto beans to vary texture and taste.
- Include diced red bell pepper by sautéing it with the onion for extra sweetness and color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Potassium
932mg
(20%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7451IU
(149%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7451IU | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.