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
This has so much flavor!
This was incredible! The sweetness of the potatoes, the flavor of the spices with beans & onions & celery…this might be my go-to chili!
Delicious and the family LOVED it! I added ground turkey and chili beans.
Thanks so much, Nicole… happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Easy to make, excellent flavor!
Thank you, Annette – So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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.
I have beef and chicken stock on hand. Can I substitute?
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! 🙂
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!
Thanks so much, Stephanie! 🙂
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.