Hearty Sweet Potato Chili
Warm up with this delightful hearty sweet potato chili, a perfect blend of vibrant sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices. This dish not only fills your home with an inviting aroma but also provides a comforting bowl of nutrition that’s ideal for chilly evenings or gatherings. With its rich flavors and colorful ingredients, this chili is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and diced sweet potatoes; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, canned tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add black beans in the last five minutes of cooking; stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado slices or fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg