Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 MinutesCook time: 45 MinutesTotal time: 1 Hour
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and chipotle chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, and black beans and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, fresh lime juice, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions, if desired.
Notes
The sweet potatoes in this chili provide complex carbohydrates, vitamin A, and potassium, while black beans add plant-based protein and additional fiber for digestive health and sustained energy.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 ¼ cup): 240 Calories, 2g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 350mg Sodium, 45g Carbohydrates, 15g Fiber, 10g Sugars (0g Added Sugars), 11g Protein
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