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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
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Warm up your evenings with a hearty bowl of Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili! This delightful, plant-based dish is loaded with nutritious ingredients, making it perfect for cozy nights in or busy meal-prep days. The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans creates a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to customize according to your preferences—add extra veggies or spices as you see fit! Enjoy this chili topped with fresh garnishes like avocado and cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • Olive oil or water
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon EACH garlic + onion powder, optional
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt, or to taste
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft (about 5-6 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook for another minute.
  3. Add black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, sweet potato, green chilies, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover slightly askew and simmer for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
  5. Serve hot with optional garnishes like diced avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, onions/jalapeños, or vegan sour cream.

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