Description
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Vegetarian Chili – Crock Pot is a nourishing and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any table. Bursting with vibrant ingredients, this chili combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with hearty black beans, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings, game days, or meal prepping. With minimal effort needed for preparation, simply toss your ingredients into the crock pot and let the magic happen as it simmers away, blending spices and flavors for hours. This easy-to-make chili is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients—delicious served on its own or accompanied by your favorite sides like cornbread or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: vegetable broth, Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Dice sweet potatoes and chop onions and bell peppers. Mince garlic and rinse black beans.
- (Optional) Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; add garlic and bell peppers for another few minutes. Stir in spices until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the crock pot along with sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, and any remaining spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg