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.

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 POWDER  
• 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

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

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

1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.

2. Add the onion and sweet potato and sautee about five minute or until onion is soft.

3. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Sautee another 30 seconds.

4. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork tender.

5. 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%

Course:

All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

chili recipe, sweet potato black bean chili