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Last updated on July 20, 2020. Originally posted on October 22, 2014 By Maryea / 25 Comments

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili-This healthy vegetarian chili is full of flavor! The colors make it perfect for Halloween, too.

The Top 3 Reasons you Need to Make This Chili As Soon As Possible:

1.) It’s National Chili Month.  Celebrate!

2.) The colors! Could there be a more perfect Halloween meal?

3.) It’s a perfect veggie-centric (vegan!) way to switch up your chili routine.  Variety is good!

I could go on, but I thought a top 10 list might be a little obnoxious.  Really, though, this sweet potato and black bean chili is pretty amazing.  The flavors are bold and assertive. Nobody will go around calling this healthy chili bland.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili-This healthy vegetarian chili is full of flavor! The colors make it perfect for Halloween, too.

I used ancho chili powder, which is made from the pablano chili pepper.  Pablano peppers can range from mild to medium-hot, but the ancho chili powder gives this dish some heat.  If you don’t want the spice, use regular chili powder.  If you want the heat, but don’t have ancho chili powder, use regular chili powder and add a little cayenne pepper instead.

I’m in love with this sweet potato and black bean chili because of its bold flavor, but I can’t ignore that it’s also a super easy recipe.  The hardest thing you have to do is chop an onion and some sweet potatoes.  You can handle that, right?  I think you’re going to love this chili, so I hope you give it a try!

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili-This healthy vegetarian chili is full of flavor! The colors make it perfect for Halloween, too.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili


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  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Total Time: 44 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4 - 6 1x
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This healthy Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is full of flavor, easy to make, and always a hit.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium-large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3–4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Optional

  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook one more minutes.
  4. Next, add the sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Stir until the sweet potatoes are coated with the spices.
  5. Next, add the diced fire-roasted tomatoes, 3 cups of the stock, and the tomato paste. Bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in the black beans and cook until they are warmed, a few minutes more.
  7. If the chili is too thick for your preference, add another cup of stock.
  8. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. <—–Although optional, I highly recommend using the cilantro and lime! The cilantro and lime juice compliments and balances the flavors nicely. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 37 minutes
  • Category: main meal
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
  • Calories: 252
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 848.8mg
  • Fat: 4.25g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.5g
  • Protein: 11.5g

Keywords: black bean chili

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Recipe. This is a healthy fall recipe that is always a hit! Vegan and gluten-free chili that is an easy and healthy weeknight meal.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Heather says

    November 1, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Made this tonight and it was a winner! Oh and kid-approved…my 3 year old daughter actually said she was going to sneak out in the middle of the night and eat more! Also love that it made enough for leftovers. We topped ours with diced avocado.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 2, 2017 at 6:41 am

      I love your daughter! That’s amazing! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    August 24, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Is this a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen? Don’t know how the beans and sweet potatoes would hold up. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      August 25, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Yes I have actually tried freezing this and it works well!

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    November 5, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    LOVE this one! My hubby the meat eater even loved it and suggested I take it to our work cook-off and to our lifegroup. Everyone there loved it too!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 5, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Yay! So glad to hear it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    What a delicious looking Chili! Loving the sweet potato and black bean combination. Definitely a recipe I can see myself creating!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      It’s perfect for Halloween, but I’m pretty sure this one will be in my rotation all winter long. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lindsay says

    October 24, 2014 at 6:59 am

    i’m so making this!!! YUM! love the combo

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 25, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      Let me know what you think, Lindsay!

      Reply
  6. Catalina @ Shades of Pink says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Beans and sweet potatoes is one of my fave flavor combinations! Such perfect for fall!

    Reply
  7. Dawn says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Received this in my email today, made it for dinner tonight. Love love love. It’s really good. Plan to put this into my rotation for winter!!!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      I love that you made it right away! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kate // Vegukate says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Yum! I’ve been craving a veggie chili lately, and I’ve never thought to put sweet potato in it! I guess I’ll have to start celebrating National Chili Month ASAP!

    Reply
  9. Emily says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I love the idea of using something like this for Halloween! What a fun, out-of-the-box suggestion.

    Reply
  10. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I have a recipe similar to this on my blog and it’s deeelish! I love sweet potato black bean chili’s. Such a great vegetarian option for chili.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      I waited way too long to try something like this. I love it!

      Reply
  11. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    STUNNING pictures, Maryea!! I am majorly impressed 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Oh thanks so much Alexis! You’ve got a great eye, so I appreciate your compliment a lot! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Matt Robinson says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    The perfect comfort meal for this time of year, love this!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Matt!

      Reply
  13. Carly says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

    This looks great! I’ve been stockpiling chili recipes all month.

    Thanks!
    http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      And you can eat them all winter long! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Tina muir says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Ooooh this sounds wonderful! I love both of them, and I love them together! I like the addition of the fire roasted tomatoes! This is a perfect winter warmer 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Tina!

      Reply

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