Cozy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Recipe Delight Fresh
Warm up your evenings with this Cozy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili, a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes and protein-packed black beans in a rich tomato broth. Enhanced with aromatic spices, this chili is perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in. Each bowl is not just a meal but an experience that nourishes both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth, followed by black beans and canned diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg