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Easy Sweet Potato Chili Recipe for a Cozy Vegetarian Dinner

Easy Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

A cozy vegetarian chili featuring tender sweet potatoes, two kinds of beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and warm spices. Finish each bowl with lime, avocado, cilantro, cheese, or your favorite chili toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium Medium red or green bell pepper, diced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 large, about 1 pound Large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon, plus more to taste Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 28-ounce can Crushed or diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 15-ounce cans Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3-4 cups Vegetable broth
Finishing Ingredient
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice or cider vinegar
Optional Toppings
  • As desired Avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, sliced green onions, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack, and tortilla chips

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, then cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir for about 30 seconds, just until the spices and garlic become fragrant.
  3. Add the cubed sweet potato, tomatoes with their juices, drained beans, and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the chili to a boil, reduce the heat to low, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 30–40 minutes. Stir occasionally until the sweet potato is fork-tender.
  5. Add more broth if the chili becomes too thick. Stir in the lime juice or cider vinegar, taste, and adjust the salt and spices before serving hot.

Notes

Cut the sweet potato into even 1/2-inch cubes so it cooks at the same rate. For thicker chili, mash some beans and sweet potato against the side of the pot or simmer uncovered for the final 5–10 minutes.