Description
Warm up with this hearty Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili, packed with smoky flavors and wholesome ingredients—perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 3. Spice It Up: Add the diced chipotle peppers and one tablespoon of adobo sauce. Sprinkle in the cumin and stir until everything is well-coated.
- 4. Pour in Broth: Gradually add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for approximately 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 5. Add Beans: Stir in the rinsed black beans and let cook together for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro or avocado slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in corn or replacing sweet potatoes with butternut squash. Adjust spice levels by increasing chipotle or adding cayenne pepper. Top with avocado, cilantro, or dairy-free yogurt for extra creaminess.