Sweet Potato Chili
Warm up your evenings with this delicious Sweet Potato Chili, a hearty blend of sweet potatoes, black beans, and vibrant spices. This easy-to-make dish not only warms your soul but also dazzles your palate with its rich flavors and beautiful colors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, it’s customizable to suit your taste. Dive into a bowl of this nutritious chili that promises to delight everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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) diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onion, and garlic into uniform sizes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add sweet potatoes and bell peppers; cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder until evenly coated.
- Pour in black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg