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SWEET POTATO CHILI (V)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-mex
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can black beans
  • 1 16 oz can red beans
  • 2 16 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 cans low-sodium vegetable broth optional
  • 3 cloves of garlic diced finely
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 red pepper diced

Spices:

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder

Optional Toppings

  • avocado
  • yogurt
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the beans, chop and prep all the veggies.
  • In a pot, heat a few tbsps. of oil, and sauté the onion and garlic.
  • When onions are translucent, add 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes to reduce the tomatoes.
  • Add the spices: 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 3/4 tbsp cumin powder and some salt.
  • Add the peppers and jalapeno and sauté for a few more minutes.
  • Add the beans, and vegetable broth(or just water) and enough water to to cover the chili by a few inches.
  • Simmer on medium for 15 minutes, or as long as you can for the flavors to blend and the chili to thicken.
  • Add the sweet potato and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until sweet potato is soft.
  • Check for seasoning, adding salt if necessary, and add water for desired consistency.
  • Serve, topped with yogurt, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime or avocado.