Description
This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a quick and easy meatless chili. It’s packed with flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal. You’ll love the blend of sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced sweet potato (about 1/2 medium sweet potato)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, dairy-free sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and diced sweet potato to the pot.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onion.
- If you don’t have sweet potato, you can use butternut squash.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld even further.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg (will vary based on canned goods)
- Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45-55g
- Fiber: Approximately 10-15g
- Protein: Approximately 10-15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg