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Sweet Potato Chili

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili featuring sweet potatoes, beans, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic (grated)

Spices

  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch dice)

Canned Goods

  • 3 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce each)
  • 3 cans kidney beans (15-ounce each)

Liquids

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Servings & Toppings

  • 4-6 portions rice, pasta, or quinoa
  • 4-6 wedges lime (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add garlic, diced bell pepper, cumin, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in chopped sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, chipotle or smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve over rice, pasta, or quinoa, topped with lime wedges and optional garnishes.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add more chipotle powder or smoked paprika.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, sweet potato, vegetarian