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Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

4.7 from 99 reviews

A hearty and flavorful Sweet Potato Chili featuring tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and a medley of spices simmered to perfection. This vegetarian chili is a comforting meal perfect for cozy evenings and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 medium Bell peppers, diced
  • 8 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tbsp Sea salt
  • 1 1/2 lb Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 15-oz cans Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15-oz cans Petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 10-oz can Diced tomatoes with green chiles, with liquid
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Saute Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for about 10 minutes until they start to brown and soften.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano. Continue to saute for 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, vegetable broth, and sea salt to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili thickens.
  4. Season to Taste: Taste the chili and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • This chili is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan by ensuring your vegetable broth is vegan-friendly.
  • For added texture, consider topping with avocado, cilantro, or vegan sour cream.
  • The spice levels can be adjusted by modifying the amount of chili powder or adding hot sauce.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.

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