Sweet Potato Chili
This Sweet Potato Chili is basic in ingredients but sophisticated in flavor - it has a sweet smoky flavor & packed with a healthy dose of protein and fiber!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 472kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes with its juices
- 1 4.5 oz can chopped green chilis with its juices
- Diced avocados for serving
- Fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, sweet potatoes, bell pepper and garlic. Stir to combine, and cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and stir to coat the vegetables.
- Pour the vegetable broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices and chopped green chilis with their juices. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 30-35 more minutes, stirring a couple times until the vegetables continue to soften and the mixture thickens.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with diced avocados and fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Notes
Recipe makes about 8 cups
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Make Ahead Tips: You can chop everything up to 2 days in advance. Sweet potatoes can stay chopped at room temperature or in the fridge without getting spoiled.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can switch up the beans though and some of the spices if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1994mg | Potassium: 1497mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 26772IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 9mg