This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is so comforting, hearty, and nutritious… a delicious meal in 45 minutes!
I must admit that when I first tried this recipe a few years ago, I was skeptical about the combination of sweet potatoes and chili ingredients… WOW, I sure was wrong! When I’m craving a healthier chili (without sacrificing flavor), this is my go-to recipe.
Your basic ingredients required are quite simple – You can make this chili even heartier by adding browned ground turkey… DELICIOUS!
I love to top it with my favorite chili toppings (avocado, sour cream, cheese, cilantro)… all of them!
Enjoy!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed into approximately ½ inch cubes (about 5 cups cubed)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 15 ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven or soup pot. Add sweet potato cubes, onion and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until onion and celery are soft (stirring often).
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Add vegetable broth, tomatoes with juices and black beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Originally published November 4, 2015. Recipe slightly revised and updated with new photographs January 7, 2019.
Adapted from What’s Gaby Cooking
Deana O
This has so much flavor!
Alice K
This was incredible! The sweetness of the potatoes, the flavor of the spices with beans & onions & celery…this might be my go-to chili!
Nicole
Delicious and the family LOVED it! I added ground turkey and chili beans.
Amy
Thanks so much, Nicole… happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Annette
Easy to make, excellent flavor!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thank you, Annette – So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Mary Ann Helene Malinconico
I made this in the crock-pot. Everyone liked it. I would say to reduce the liquid. I made rice and put it over rice. I might also suggest adding Kidney Beans.
Brooke
The recipe is black bean Chili so why the need to suggest adding other beans lol
Kris perrien
I have beef and chicken stock on hand. Can I substitute?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Kris, I’ve only made this with vegetable stock so can’t say with certainty how it would be… I’d try chicken stock before beef if I were going to substitute. Let us know how it turns out! 🙂
Stephanie Plumb-Maxwell
This chili recipe was a genuine surprise and true delight! It is flavorful and filling. My family loved this! I will definitely be making it again. Thanks!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Stephanie! 🙂
Bob Wiggins
I, like you, was skeptical. However, I too like to try new recipes. Some turn out very good and we won’t talk about the others. But I love chili and sweet potatoes so I’m taking your advice and am going to fix a pot.
Thanks for sharing.