Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Recipe by Nora, from Nora Cooks.

Full of flavor and so simple to make, this one-pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a wonderfully satisfying vegetarian meal!

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced small
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juices (OR fire roasted tomatoes)
• (2) 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)

Optional toppings

• 1-2 chopped avocados
• chopped cilantro
• chopped green onions
• Vegan Sour Cream
• Vegan Cornbread

Only the amounts at the start of each ingredient change. The steps stay as written.

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Saute the diced onion for 3-4 minutes, until translucent, then add in the garlic and sweet potato and cook about 2 more minutes.
2. Next add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Stir into the vegetable mixture.
3. Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices, drained and rinsed black beans and broth/water. Stir to combine. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
4. Use the back of a spoon to mash some of the sweet potatoes for a thicker texture, if desired.
5. Serve with avocado chunks, cilantro, chopped green onions, vegan cornbread or vegan sour cream.