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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe

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This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines sweet potatoes, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, spiced with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. It's perfect for a comforting vegan meal. Serve with diced avocado, tortilla strips, and vegan sour cream for added flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water (for water sauté)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 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 (about 1 lb.), diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices) or 1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, diced onion and/or jalapeno, vegan sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil or water in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and optional garlic and onion powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the diced sweet potato, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, diced green chilies, and water or broth. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt to taste. Serve with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add diced jalapeno or additional chili powder.
  • This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.
  • It's a versatile dish; you can add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn if desired.

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