Description
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty and comforting dish that combines spicy chorizo with sweet, creamy sweet potatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this chili promises to impress with its bold flavors and vibrant colors. Easy to prepare on busy weeknights, it serves as a warm hug in a bowl that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chorizo
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Incorporate cubed sweet potatoes and canned tomatoes; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add kidney beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg