Sweet Potato Chili

5 from 38 votes

This Sweet Potato Chili is basic in ingredients but sophisticated in flavor - it has a sweet smoky flavor & packed with a healthy dose of protein and fiber!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 459kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion chopped
2 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 oz) diced (fire roasted) tomatoes, with its juices
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilis, with its juices
Diced avocados for serving
Fresh cilantro for serving
Sliced jalapeños for serving

Instructions

In a large heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the red onions, sweet potatoes, bell pepper and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and Mexican oregano and stir to coat the vegetables.
Pour the vegetable broth, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juices and chopped green chilis with their juices. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
Cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for additional 30 more minutes, stirring a couple times until until the vegetables continue to soften and the mixture is thickened.
Ladle into bowls and serve with diced avocados, fresh cilantro and/or sliced jalapeños, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead Tips: You can chop everything up to 2 days in advance. Sweet potatoes can stay chopped at room temperature or in the fridge without getting spoiled.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can switch up the beans though and some of the spices if you prefer.

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