Description
This Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili is a hearty, wholesome, and comforting meal that’s full of flavor and nutrition. With tender sweet potatoes, rich black beans, and warm spices, this one-pot wonder brings together the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables: Add diced sweet potatoes and bell pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes to begin softening them.
- Season and build flavor: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly. Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the base: Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili thickens.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve warm with toppings like cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash a few of the sweet potatoes or beans right in the pot. This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. You can also add corn, quinoa, or kale for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg