Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
A hearty meatless chili with tender sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, warm spices, lime, and cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened.
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Step 2
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and tomato paste. Stir over medium heat until fragrant and the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 3
Stir in the sweet potato, tomatoes, black beans, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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Step 4
Increase to high heat and bring the chili to a boil.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and the chili has thickened.
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Step 6
Press some of the beans and sweet potato against the side of the pot with the spoon, then stir them back into the chili.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro, then ladle the chili into bowls.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, use within 4 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- hot oil and simmering liquid
- cut produce and cooked leftovers