Description
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Vegetarian Chili – Crock Pot is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This hearty dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavors of black beans, creating a nutritious meal that’s both filling and satisfying. It’s simple to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, ensuring you have delicious leftovers ready to enjoy throughout the week. Packed with vitamins and fiber, this chili will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper
- Optional: vegetable broth for desired consistency
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes, chopping onion and bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
- Rinse the black beans thoroughly.
- (Optional) In a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, sauté onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers; cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in spices briefly.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the crock pot along with sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and any remaining spices.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Adjust consistency with vegetable broth if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg