Description
A hearty and healthy slow cooker sweet potato black bean chili that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory flavors of black beans and spices.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Black beans: 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (28 oz), with juices
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Bell pepper: 1 medium (any color), diced
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable broth: 4 cups
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (optional, for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, dicing the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker: sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and vegetable broth.
- Set the slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, stir the chili and serve it in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes that are firm and blemish-free.
- Adjust spices to taste; add jalapeños for heat or smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- For added protein, consider browning ground turkey or chicken before adding to the slow cooker.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free; ensure canned ingredients are labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: slow cooker, sweet potato, black bean, chili, vegan, healthy, meal prep