Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili (Printable)

A hearty blend of sweet potatoes and black beans simmered with tomatoes and aromatic smoky spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Liquids

11 - 2 cups vegetable broth

→ Optional garnishes

12 - Sliced avocado
13 - Fresh cilantro leaves
14 - Lime wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
02 - In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Incorporate sweet potato cubes, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and vegetable broth. Mix well to combine.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and flavors meld.
05 - Taste and adjust salt or spices as desired. Ladle chili into bowls and top with optional garnishes such as avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fast to make but tastes even better the next day
  • Satisfying plant-based protein
  • Flexible with whatever veggies you have on hand
  • Naturally gluten free
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber
  • Vegan familyfriendly and budgetfriendly
  • Stays delicious in the fridge for up to four days
03 -
  • For added smokiness stir in a diced chipotle pepper with the other spices
  • If you like your chili thicker mash a few sweet potato cubes against the pot as it simmers
  • A squeeze of lime at the very end brightens everything and is never optional for me

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