Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 105 kcal
This wonderfully satisfying vegetarian meal is full of flavor and simple to make. Try the recipe now!
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juices OR fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water
Optional toppings
- 1-2 chopped avocados
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions
- Vegan sour cream
- Vegan cornbread
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Saute the diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent, then add in the garlic and sweet potato and cook about 2 more minutes.
- Next add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir into the vegetable mixture.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices, drained and rinsed black beans and the 2 cups of water. Stir to combine. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Use the back of a spoon to mash some of the sweet potatoes for a thicker texture, if desired.
- Serve with avocado chunks, cilantro, chopped green onions, vegan cornbread, or vegan sour cream.
