Description
This hearty vegetarian sweet potato chili is packed with tender sweet potatoes, beans, and fragrant spices, making it a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Dice the onions and bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.
- When ready to serve, stir the chili and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes and stir them back into the pot. Adjust spices to your preference for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 10
Keywords: sweet potato chili, vegetarian chili, crockpot chili, healthy dinner, plant-based recipe