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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

A delicious vegan chili, made with only pantry staples and even better on the second day.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large sweet onion diced
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
  • 1 dash crushed chilis or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 14-oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons fine cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas to garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the sweet potato into small cubes. Add the garlic and spices to the onion and cook for 1 minute. Tip in the sweet potato, crushed tomatoes, broth and beans. Stir well to combine.
  3. Increase heat to medium high. Bring the chili to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  4. Test sweet potato for doneness, and if it is soft enough to be mashed with a fork, yet still holds its shape, the chili is ready for the final step.
  5. Add the salt and the maple syrup. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the top and stir well. Lower heat and cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring often. Chili will thicken.
  6. Scoop into bowls, garnish with pepitas and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 878mg (37%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3500IU (70%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 878mg 37%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3500IU 70%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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