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Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potato

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili

A hearty, smoky vegetarian chili packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and chipotle peppers. Comforting, bold, and completely meatless.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
  • 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Method
 

  1. Sauté onions and peppers in oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute.
  3. Add sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and broth.
  4. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until tender.
  5. Mash some potatoes, add lime juice, season, and serve.

Notes

Mash sweet potatoes to thicken naturally. Start with 1 chipotle and adjust heat. Slow cooker friendly.