Description
Hearty sweet potato black bean chili brings comfort and warmth to winter dining tables. Mexican-inspired flavors meld perfectly with nutrient-dense ingredients, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can black beans
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 14.5-ounce (411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a large pot over medium heat and sauté aromatic onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced sweet potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and robust spices into the pot, stirring frequently to distribute flavors and prevent sticking for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, hearty black beans, and vegetable broth, creating a rich and vibrant base for the chili.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and sweet potatoes to soften, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with additional spices, salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice to enhance depth and brightness.
- Remove from heat and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a burst of herbaceous freshness.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls and enjoy immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap regular beans for different varieties like kidney or pinto beans to customize flavor profiles and nutrition.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or extra beans during simmering for a more substantial meal.
- Create a spicier version by incorporating chipotle peppers or increasing cayenne pepper for heat lovers.
- Make the chili more creamy by blending a portion of the sweet potatoes before adding remaining ingredients, creating a richer texture without dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg