Description
A hearty and flavorful chili featuring sweet potatoes and black beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Avocado, diced, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced sweet potato, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors have melded. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can freeze portions of this chili for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg