Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Recipe
This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian dish perfect for cozy meals. Loaded with tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich black beans, and a blend of spices, it simmers slowly in the crock pot to create a comforting chili that’s both filling and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Chili
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Canned Goods
- 2 cans black beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
Spices
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquids
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Mince the garlic cloves so they are ready to add to the crock pot.
- Add to Crock Pot: Combine the diced vegetables, black beans, diced tomatoes, spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt), minced garlic, and chicken broth into the crock pot. Stir lightly to mix the ingredients.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to develop and the sweet potatoes to soften perfectly.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chili warm. Top with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, diced avocados, fresh cilantro, or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
- You can substitute vegetable broth to make this recipe vegan.
- Add extra cayenne pepper or chili powder if you prefer a spicier chili.
- This chili freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 569mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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