Description
Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is a delightful one-pot meal perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the bell pepper and onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cumin and chili powder; toast for about 1 minute.
- Mix in sweet potatoes, black beans, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Finish with lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider adding corn or swapping black beans for kidney beans. Enhance flavors by incorporating spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper based on your heat preference. Letting the chili sit overnight allows flavors to meld beautifully.