Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potatoes, or yams peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin plus 2 teaspoons; 1 large onions diced; 6 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 teaspoons cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 2 1/2 cups water; 30 ounces black beans 2 cans, rinsed; 14 ounces tomatoes, canned diced; 4 1/2 teaspoons lime juice fresh; ⅓ cup cilantro freshly chopped and packed

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potatoes, or yams peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin plus 2 teaspoons
1 large onions diced
6 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers ground
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 1/2 cups water
30 ounces black beans 2 cans, rinsed
14 ounces tomatoes, canned diced
4 1/2 teaspoons lime juice fresh
⅓ cup cilantro freshly chopped and packed

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in sweet potato and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for about 40 seconds.
4
Pour water in and bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, about 11 minutes.
6
Stir in beans, tomatoes and lime juice, increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring constantly.
7
Reduce heat and simmer until volume is slightly reduced, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in cilantro and serve warm with steamed rice or bread.

395

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet potatoes, or yams peeled and diced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin plus 2 teaspoons, 1 large onions diced, 6 cloves garlic or to taste, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

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