Three-Bean Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Three-Bean Sweet Potato Chili. Packed with protein and fiber, this vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd. The combination of beans, sweet potatoes, and a blend of spices creates a satisfying and nutritious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lime
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, cook until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Sweet Potato: Stir in diced sweet potato, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For added texture, mash some of the sweet potatoes into the chili before serving.
- This chili pairs well with avocado, tortilla chips, or vegan sour cream.
- Freezes well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
