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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Cozy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Ultimate Comfort

A comforting Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili recipe that's perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
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Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Keyword: autumn recipes, comfort food, healthy recipes, one-pot meals, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili, vegetarian chili
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

Chili Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola/avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper chopped, jalapeños for heat
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin adjust to taste
  • 14.5 ounces Crushed Tomatoes or diced for chunkier texture
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth low-sodium
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained

Optional Garnishes

  • to taste Cilantro fresh
  • to taste Sour Cream or coconut yogurt for vegan option

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Incorporate cubed sweet potatoes, chili powder, and ground cumin, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat.
  • Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Fold in the black beans and warm through for another 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Top with cilantro and sour cream as desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove, adding broth if too thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg