Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili (Printable Version)

Wholesome sweet potatoes meet zesty black beans for a flavorful, nourishing bowl packed with savory comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Legumes

05 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Tomatoes

06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

→ Liquid

07 - 2 cups vegetable broth

→ Spices and Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 3/4 teaspoon salt

→ Oil

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the red bell pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add diced sweet potatoes and red bell pepper, and cook for an additional 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add diced tomatoes with their juices and cook for 2 minutes, mixing well.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in black beans and continue cooking for 5 minutes to heat through, allowing flavors to meld.
06 - Ladle chili into bowls and serve warm with desired garnishes.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under forty minutes so perfect for busy nights
  • Vegan and gluten free making it a crowd pleaser for almost any table
  • Makes great leftovers and tastes even better the next day
02 -
  • Naturally high in fiber keeps you fuller longer
  • Freezer friendly so you can double the batch easily
  • Versatile can be served as stew or over rice for a heartier meal
03 -
  • Always sauté the onion low and slow it makes all the difference in flavor
  • Bloom the spices every time it is worth that extra minute
  • Add lime juice last so you do not lose the brightness

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