Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes, chopped onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the rinsed and drained black beans, diced tomatoes (undrained), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20-25 minutes.
- Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper to your liking. For a thicker chili, mash some sweet potatoes or use an immersion blender to partially blend.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- To make this recipe even faster, you can use canned sweet potatoes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn, zucchini, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg