Description
Hearty sweet potato black bean chili promises a comforting Mexican-inspired feast packed with robust flavors and nourishing ingredients. Spicy, warming notes dance through each spoonful, inviting you to savor this soul-satisfying meal that delivers both nutrition and pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Beans:
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid & Seasonings:
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Create a flavor foundation by gently caramelizing diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce cubed sweet potatoes and chopped bell peppers to the pot, allowing them to soften and develop subtle caramelization for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sprinkle cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Elevate heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and allowing the mixture to meld together for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the chili rest for 2-3 minutes to further intensify flavors.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, offering a vibrant and herbaceous finishing touch to the robust chili.
Notes
- Use firm, uniformly cut sweet potato cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent mushy texture.
- Replace canned beans with freshly cooked black beans for lower sodium and better flavor control.
- Create gluten-free version by verifying broth ingredients and using certified gluten-free seasonings.
- Boost protein content by adding quinoa or diced tofu during simmering stage for vegetarian protein enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 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