Best 4 Sweet Potato And Black Bean Chili Recipes
With its vibrant blend of flavors and textures, sweet potato and black bean chili is a hearty and delightful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. Made with a combination of tender sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and a rich and flavorful broth, this chili is not only satisfying but also packed with essential nutrients. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian-friendly option or simply craving a delicious and versatile chili, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a lip-smacking sweet potato and black bean chili that will be a hit with family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
This thick, smoky vegan chili comes together in just under an hour, and most of that time is hands-off simmering. You can use any kind of sweet potato here - keep in mind that the orange or garnet "yam" you see at the grocery store is actually a sweet potato - but you could also switch it up and use any peeled sweet winter squash, like butternut or kabocha. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor, which plays well with the orange juice, choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil; for a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the slow-cooker version of this recipe here.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
- Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.
SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI
This nourishing, smoky vegan chili is perfect for cold weeknights. Mix everything in the slow cooker before the chaos of the day begins, then just toss in some frozen corn a few minutes before you're ready to eat. As with any chili, toppings go far. Feel free to throw on what you have and what sounds good, like tortilla chips, cilantro or vegan cheese. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor - which plays well with the orange juice in the chili - choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil. For a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the stovetop version of this recipe here.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, orange juice, oil, chipotles and adobo sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic cloves, and dried spices. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 8 hours. The chili holds well on the warm setting.
- Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.
SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
The extra step of roasting the sweet potatoes really concentrates the sweet, earthy flavors and gives the starchy chunks a marvelously meaty texture.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine sweet potatoes, chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until the outside is crunchy and inside is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Cook and stir remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ancho chile powder, cumin, and dried oregano together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour tomatoes and water into the onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir black beans and cooled sweet potatoes into the onion-tomato mixture. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.9 calories, Carbohydrate 101.4 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 26 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2119 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
Steps:
- 1. in a large pot or dutch oven, saute onion and garlic on med-high until onions are soft. 2. add sweet potato and cook for another 1 min. 3. add all the dry spices and the chipolte pepper; stir for 1 min 4. Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Lower temp, cover, and simmer until potatoes are almost soft (10-20 min) 5. Add beans and tomatoes 6. Bring to boil again and simmer for another 10-20 min 7. stir in lime juice 8. garnish with cilantro and avocado
Tips:
- Use a variety of sweet potatoes. This will give your chili a more complex flavor. Look for sweet potatoes with different colors, such as orange, yellow, and purple.
- Roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the chili. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the potatoes and give them a slightly smoky flavor.
- Use a variety of beans. This will also give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are all good choices.
- Add some spice to your chili. Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper are all good options. You can also add a jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
- Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado are all popular choices.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato and black bean chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give sweet potato and black bean chili a try.
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