Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Name: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large sweet potatoes; 2 cans black beans; 1 medium sweet onion; 3 cloves garlic; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; Chili flake to taste

8 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

This vegetarian chili recipe is so delicious and easy, your family will have no idea they’re eating so healthy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories250.7 kcal (13%)

Total Fat6.7 g (10%)

Carbs41.5 g (16%)

Sugars9.4 g (10%)

Protein9.9 g (20%)

Sodium1498.1 mg (75%)

Fiber12.3 g (44%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

3 tablespoonsolive oil

1 x 28 ouncecan crushed tomatoes

1 x 8 ouncetomato sauce

can

2 tablespoonstomato paste

2 tablespoonscumin seeds

2 tablespoonschili powder

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 tablespoonkosher salt

1 teaspooncracked black pepper

Chili flake

to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Peel and dice potatoes into equal bite sized pieces. Dice onion and mince garlic.

Step 2

In a large pot heat olive oil on medium. Add cumin seeds and let heat until fragrant.

Step 3

Add onion and garlic to oil. Sauté until onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add diced potatoes and brown until tender. Season lightly with salt.

Step 5

When potatoes are tender add black beans, crush tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Add remaining spices and seasoning. Cover and let simmer until potatoes are soft (about 20 minutes). Continue to season at taste during simmering process until you’re happy with the taste.

Step 6

Top with chopped cilantro to make it pretty and serve.

Step 7

Delicious topping suggestions: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced green onion, fresh jalapeño, lime, avocado

Step 8

Option: If you want a protein ground Turkey works very well. Brown after sautéing the onions and garlic, but before adding the potatoes.