Description
Easy sweet potato and black bean chili! An easy, healthy vegetarian chili recipe, full of flavor and fiber. Made with sweet potatoes, black beans, chipotle, greens, and cilantro. Gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
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- brown rice or quinoa, for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons cumin
- 1 large chipotle pepper (from a can), minced
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt (use 1 teaspoon if beans are unsalted)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 5–6 oz baby spinach or kale (stems removed), chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- sour cream, extra cilantro, and/or avocado for serving (see notes)
Instructions
- This chili is good on its own, but if you want to serve it with brown rice or quinoa start that first.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in large pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potato and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to soften, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle pepper, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the sweet potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes (juices included), chopped baby spinach or kale, and juice of 1 lime. Increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves. If needed, season with more salt to taste.
- Divide the chili between four bowls and serve with cooked brown rice or quinoa (if using), sour cream, extra cilantro, and/or sliced avocado.
Notes
Sour Cream. This one is my all-time favorite but if you’re dairy-free this one is good too!
Adapted from Eating Well.
