Description
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is a hearty vegetarian dish bursting with flavor and warmth, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Black beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell peppers
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Vegetable broth
Instructions
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Chop onions and bell peppers finely.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes and bell peppers; stir to coat with the onion-garlic mixture.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the veggies; stir well to combine.
- Pour in rinsed black beans and vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, you can incorporate corn or substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash. Allowing the chili to simmer longer enhances its flavors; taste frequently for seasoning adjustments.