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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Cozy Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili You’ll Love

This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty, vegan dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 6 cups Medium Sweet Potatoes diced; or substitute with butternut squash
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced; can be substituted with green bell pepper
  • 1 Sweet Onion diced; yellow onion or shallots can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic or use garlic powder (½ teaspoon) for convenience
  • 2 cans (15 oz) Canned Black Beans rinsed and drained; alternatives include red kidney beans or pinto beans
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes preferred for authenticity; any canned tomatoes can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder or substitute with cayenne for more heat
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican Seasoning Blend or create a DIY blend using cumin, paprika, and oregano
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth low-sodium chicken broth can be used for a non-vegetarian version
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Toppings
  • Cilantro for freshness
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • Avocado diced for creaminess

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and peeling the sweet potatoes, then cutting into cubes. Dice the red bell pepper and sweet onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Combine diced sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the crock pot. Add rinsed black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Sprinkle with chili powder, Mexican seasoning, salt, and pepper, then stir.
  3. Cover the crock pot and set to low, cooking for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  5. Serve in bowls, topping with cilantro, lime, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for leftovers and can be frozen for quick meals.

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