Description
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices, this vegetarian chili is easy to make and full of delicious goodness.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz.) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup vegetable broth (sub beef or bone broth if not making vegetarian)
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
Suggested Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled corn bread (or cornbread croutons)
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Grease Slow Cooker: Grease a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine all chili ingredients in the slow cooker; stir well to combine.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- To Store: Wait until chili cools down to close to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight storage container for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: For stovetop, rewarm leftovers in a small soup pot over medium heat. For the microwave, heat chili in 30-second increments, stopping after each to stir, until heated through.
- To Freeze: Wait until chili cools down to close to room temperature. Freeze leftover chili in an airtight freezer-safe storage container or gallon zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg