November 13, 2022
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a vegetarian chili full of spicy, sweet, and full of flavor. A great meal for a chilly night.
SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN CHILI
My family eats a lot of meat but I promise they don’t miss it when they eat this chili. It’s hearty and filling!
INGREDIENTS
- YELLOW ONION – I like yellow onion here because it does well being cooked for a long time so it’s great for soups.
- GARLIC
- SWEET POTATOES
- DICED TOMATOES
- BLACK BEANS
- CHILI POWDERÂ Â
- CUMIN
- LIME JUICE – I like it to add this to brighten the flavors.
IS THIS VEGETARIAN?
Yes. If you vegetable broth, this is a vegetarian recipe.
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Yield: 6 servings
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a vegetarian chili full of spicy, sweet, and full of flavor. A great meal for a chilly night.
Ingredients
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil -
1
large
yellow onion, diced finely
(about 2 cups) -
1
large
sweet potato, peeled and diced
(about 2 1/2 cups) -
4
cloves
garlic, minced -
2
tablespoons
chili powder -
1
teaspoon
cumin -
1/2
teaspoon
salt -
3
cups
low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
(I like better than bouillon base) -
2
(15 ounce) cans
black beans, drained and rinsed -
1
(14.5 ounce) can
petite diced tomatoes, undrained -
2
tablespoons
lime juice
Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, cilantro
Instructions
-
In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
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Add the onion and sweet potato and sautee about five minute or until onion is soft.
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Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Sautee another 30 seconds.
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Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
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Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and top with desired toppings.
Amount per serving (1cup) — Calories: 129, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 307mg, Potassium: 394mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 4g, Vitamin A: 8838%, Vitamin C: 5%, Calcium: 40%, Iron: 1%
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