Description
Mexican-inspired sweet potato black bean chili delivers robust flavors for hearty winter meals. Warm spices and nutritious ingredients combine to create a comforting bowl that satisfies hunger and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, gently sautéing chopped onions and bell peppers until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release their intense fragrance throughout the pot.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes, rich tomato paste, chunky diced tomatoes, and robust vegetable broth, allowing the mixture to reach a vigorous rolling boil.
- Lower the flame to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let the ingredients meld together for approximately 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes transform into tender, easily pierced chunks.
- Fold in hearty black beans, continuing to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to ensure complete heat penetration and flavor integration, then calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Transfer the steaming chili into serving bowls, adorning each portion with fresh cilantro sprigs and zesty lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Swap protein sources easily by replacing black beans with quinoa or lentils for varied nutrition and texture.
- Boost heat levels by adding diced jalapeños or increasing chili powder for spice enthusiasts who love bold flavors.
- Meal prep friendly: chili tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop and intensify during refrigeration.
- Make it creamy by stirring in a dollop of Greek yogurt or vegan cashew cream before serving for extra richness and smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg