Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Name: Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup water (for water saute); 1 medium onion, diced; 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon EACH garlic + onion powder, optional (for good measure); 1 teaspoon pink salt, or to taste; 1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb.), diced (with or without skin); 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices) or 1 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 can (4oz) diced green chilies; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; diced avocado; cilantro; tortilla strips; diced onion and/or jalapeno; a dollop of vegan sour cream

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe is hearty and flavorful and easy to make using mostly pantry staples. It's a quick and healthy savory plant-based chili everyone will love! Recipe inspired by my Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:36:24 GMT