Quick Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
This hearty vegan chili can be in your bowl and on the table in 20 minutes. Leave the skin on the potatoes, it cuts down prep time and adds tons of nutritional benefits! The beans add protein so you won't miss the meat. The spices are what makes this taste like chili and adds deep flavor! The avocado adds creaminess and fat in order to satiate you. The cilantro, freshness, and the tortilla chips a necessary texture. It's "just right."
Equipment
- large sauce pot / dutch oven
- ladle
Ingredients
- 2 medium organic sweet potatoes
- 1 large white or yellow onion
- 1 organic red bell pepper
- 15 oz can organic black beans https://amzn.to/48FDjI8**
- 8 oz can organic diced tomatoes https://amzn.to/48QEPaF**
- 1 1/2 cups organic veggie stock
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- olive oil
- kosher salt https://amzn.to/3Sa6PAV **
- fresh cracked black pepper https://amzn.to/3RoH0wh **
Garnishes
- 1 small bunch of cilantro
- 1 avocado
- corn tortilla chips
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion. Scrub the potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Dice the bell pepper. Rinse the beans.
- In a medium sauce pot, place a tbs of olive oil over medium heat into the pan. Add the sweet potatoes, onions and bell peppers. Add a 1/2 tsp of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the beans into the pot along with all of the spices. Mix to combine and let it cook for a minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and veggie broth. Season with a large pinch of salt and several grinds of cracked black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes (until the sweet potatoes are soft). Season with another pinch of salt and few grinds of cracked black pepper.
Garnishes
- Chop the cilantro. Scoop the avocado and slice.
- To plate, ladle the chili into the bowls, top with avocado, cilantro and chips.
Notes
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