Sweet Potato Chili

This delicious, nourishing Sweet Potato Chili is loaded with black beans, vegetables, and all the classic spices. It's naturally vegan, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep or popping in the freezer.

👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 15m👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●bowl
●whisk
●pot
●dutch oven
●oven
●knife

📝 Preparation Steps

To make the homemade chili seasoning, in a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder (if using), coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

chili powder4 tablespoons-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (see note 1)1ground cumin2 tablespoonsdried oregano1 tablespoondried thyme2 teaspoonsground coriander1 teaspoon

In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, carrots, and chili seasoning. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 7 to ⏱️ 10 minutes.

olive oil2 tablespoons

Stir in garlic until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Stir in sweet potatoes, black beans, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, water, and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender (when pierced with a paring knife) and starting to break down, about ⏱️ 30 minutes.

bay leaf1

Remove lid and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about ⏱️ 30 minutes longer. Simmer longer for a thicker sauce. Remove the bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with diced avocado, minced cilantro, and thinly-sliced scallions or your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

calories

226 kcal

fat Content

5 g

serving Size

1.5 cups

fiber Content

10 g

sugar Content

13 g

sodium Content

236 mg

protein Content

6 g

carbohydrate Content

44 g

saturated Fat Content

1 g

unsaturated Fat Content

4 g

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