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Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
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This Bean Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty and flavorful vegan dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with nutritious ingredients like sweet potatoes, beans, and bell peppers, this chili is not only delicious but also easy to make.

Ingredients

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For the chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • juice of 1 lime
  • chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic, sweet potato, and red bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in lime juice just before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • This chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well.

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