Description
This Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients! Tender chunks of sweet potato are simmered with black beans, tomatoes, and a medley of warm spices to create a cozy, plant-based chili perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. It’s naturally gluten-free, protein-rich, and easy to make in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and sweet potatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the Spices:
- Mix in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon (if using), and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
- Simmer the Chili:
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season and Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This chili is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the sweet potatoes and beans with a potato masher before serving.
- Customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, vegan sour cream, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course