Vegan Black Bean Chili with Sweet Potato

Enjoy all the flavours of chili in this vegan black bean chili. This is a hearty dish that is very filling and nutritious.

   

Vegan Black Bean Chili with Sweet Potato

Yields: 4-5 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes (or 1 large)

1 onion

1 bell pepper

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes

2 ½ cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt to taste

Optional toppings: chopped avocado, green onion, fresh cilantro

   

Directions:

 

 

Dice onion and bell pepper. Peel and dice sweet potato, set aside.

 

 

In a stockpot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened.

Add sweet potato and spices, stir to coat the vegetables in the seasonings. Continue to sauté for 5 minutes.

 

 

Add minced garlic, and stir. Allow garlic to sauté with the vegetables for 1 minute.

 

 

Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with juice) and black beans (rinsed and drained) to stockpot.

Adjust heat to bring to a boil. Cover the stockpot and allow the chili to simmer for 25 minutes, stirring a few times.

Taste chili and adjust seasons if needed.

Serve warm with desired toppings.