Description
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is a cozy and nutritious dish that warms your body and soul. Packed with creamy roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and vibrant spices, this chili is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Whether you enjoy it as a main course or a delightful side, this vegan-friendly recipe will please everyone at the table. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this delicious bowl of comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prep by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onions, and bell peppers, then mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add cumin and chili powder; stir to coat the veggies evenly.
- Pour in black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and add freshly squeezed lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg