Description
Warm and comforting, this Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili combines smoky chipotle flavors with sweet potatoes and hearty black beans for a satisfying meal that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice the onion and bell pepper.
- Sauté Your Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic and cumin; allow to cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Add the diced sweet potatoes, drained black beans, minced chipotle peppers with some adobo sauce, and pour in enough vegetable broth to cover all ingredients. Stir well.
- Simmer Away: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve Up!: Ladle generous portions into bowls. Top with fresh cilantro or avocado if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider including corn. Spice it up by adding diced jalapeños. Overnight storage enhances flavor—enjoy leftovers!