Description
Smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili is a comforting and nutritious vegetarian dish that perfectly balances the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic. Open and drain canned ingredients such as black beans and diced tomatoes so everything is ready for cooking.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to toast the spices, enhancing their aroma. Add the chopped chipotle peppers along with some adobo sauce to infuse the smoky heat throughout the dish.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, and canned tomatoes to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir everything together, ensuring the sweet potatoes are fully submerged for even cooking.
- Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
- Taste the chili and add salt, pepper, or extra chipotle peppers if desired. Once satisfied with the flavor, turn off the heat and serve as desired.
Notes
- Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
- Easy to make and budget-friendly.
- Gluten-free and full of layered flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato, Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Sweet Potato Chili