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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Sweet potato black bean chili is a hearty, plant-based, budget-friendly meal that is so delicious and healthy. (Plant-based/ vegan)

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword sweet potato black bean chili
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 284 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion - peeled and diced, small
  • 1 red bell pepper - medium, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder or more if you like it really spicy
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups diced sweet potatoes
  • 30 ounces black beans - two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes one 15-ounce can, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Limes, cilantro, cashew cream - optional for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add in the oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the onion, pepper and garlic. Season the veggies with salt and pepper and toss and cook them until they are soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and chipotle powder along with the tomato paste and let that all cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, vegetable stock and tomatoes, season everything with salt and pepper. Stir everything together, bring the chili to a boil then cover and simmer the chili for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Divide between bowls, serve hot with your favorite chili toppings like lime, cilantro and sour cream.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 879mg38%
Potassium 776mg22%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 6464IU129%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.