Description
Warm your soul with this Luscious Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili. Packed with vibrant flavors from roasted sweet potatoes, earthy black beans, and a blend of spices, this dish offers a delightful balance between sweetness and spice. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining friends, each bowl is a comforting hug that nourishes both body and spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients by dicing sweet potatoes, chopping the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- 2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic for the last minute.
- 3. Stir in sweet potatoes along with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional three minutes.
- 4. Pour in vegetable broth and add black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg