Description
Hearty sweet potato black bean chili delivers comforting southwestern flavors in one satisfying bowl. Packed with protein, warming spices, and nutritious vegetables, this one-pot meal invites you to savor a delicious culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large Sweet Potato, diced (approximately 1 pound/454 grams)
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, with juices (or 1 1/2 cups fresh)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2–3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small can (4 ounces/113 grams) Diced Green Chilies
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or 1/4 cup Water (for sauteing)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Pink Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (6 ounces/170 grams) Tomato Paste
- 2 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame, coating the bottom with a light layer of olive oil or water.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the pan, gently transforming them until they become translucent and delicately softened.
- Infuse the aromatic base with minced garlic and a harmonious blend of spices, including robust chili powder, earthy cumin, fragrant oregano, and optional garlic and onion powders, stirring to release their vibrant essences.
- Cascade diced sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste, zesty green chilies, and a liquid base of water or vegetable broth into the pot.
- Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce the thermal intensity, allowing the chili to gently simmer and meld flavors.
- Monitor the sweet potatoes, ensuring they transform into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, typically requiring 20-30 minutes of patient simmering.
- Refine the dish’s flavor profile by cautiously adjusting seasoning with pink salt, tasting and tweaking until the balance feels perfect.
- Ladle the steaming, richly textured chili into serving vessels, presenting a warm, comforting meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Swap water for vegetable broth to enhance the depth of flavor and add more nutritional complexity to the chili.
- Include extra spices like smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky, robust taste profile that elevates the overall dish.
- Customize toppings with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or dairy-free sour cream to create personalized serving options for different dietary preferences.
- Prepare a larger batch and freeze portions for quick, convenient meals during busy weekdays, ensuring a protein-packed and nutritious dinner is always ready.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg