Quick Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

Name: Quick Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 medium-large sweet potatoes; 2 TBSP olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 to 3 garlic cloves; 1 medium red bell pepper diced; 32 oz black beans rinsed & drained; 28 oz diced tomatoes; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; salt to taste; cilantro for garnish

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 medium-large sweet potatoes2 TBSP olive oil1 cup chopped onion2 to 3 garlic cloves1 medium red bell pepper diced32 oz black beans, rinsed & drained28 oz diced tomatoes2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried oreganosalt to tastecilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Bake or microwave sweet potatoes on high until just firm, about 3 to 4 min per potato. When cool enough to handle, peel & cut into 3/4 inch dice. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in large soup pot. Add onion & garlic; sautee over medium heat until golden. Add bell pepper, beans, tomatoes, cumin & oregano. Bring to a simmer. Cover & simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Season lightly with salt. If time allows, let stand off heat for 1 to 2 hours, then heat through as needed.

Garnish each bowl with cilantro.

***original recipe calls for 1 to 2 small fresh hot chilies, minced, or one 3 oz can chopped mild green chilies. I omit the chilies since my kids don't care for spicy right now.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNI329.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 286.5
Total Fat: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 266.1 mg
Total Carbs: 46.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.5 g
Protein: 12.8 g

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Member Reviews

HAPPYGIRL1979
I will definitely try this one..however, I assume that you meant 1 cup of onion, and not one cup of garlic? - 2/7/09

Reply from JENNI329 (2/24/09)
Yes, I meant one cup of onion, NOT garlic. Thanks for pointing that out!
DENIMANDPEARLS
This was REALLY tasty! I can't wait to have leftovers for lunch at work tomorrow! I omitted the olive oil and used olive oil spray instead, which dropped the count by about 40 calories & 4 grams of fat. - 1/20/09
BETRME100
so tasty...taking it to work for a pitch in!! - 10/19/10
CHIKPEA
This recipe has followed me from college to marriage - it is the ultimate vegetarian chili as it is sweet & savory, crave-worthy, even better the next day. Very simple to make and actually great for camping (no perishable ingredients). - 5/31/10
APPLESKI25
It's okay but definitely not the best soup I've ever made. - 5/3/10
MOCOHOLO
I tried this recipe to try to convince myself that I like sweet potatoes and it turned out great! I added diced chile peppers and chili powder for spice. I will definitely make this again! - 6/19/09
MONKEYGETSFIT
This recipe was quick, easy and delicious. I'll definitely make it again. - 5/13/09
MSUTTHIWAN
Recipe is fab. 1st time I made it, followed recipe exactly. YUMMY! 2nd time made changes: 16oz can black beans & added 16oz can corn, a zuchini & yellow squash. 2x garlic & 2 tsp cayenne pepper. Additions required 2nd can diced tomatos. HUGE batch w/ plenty to share to the delight of friends. - 4/20/09
204TRIP
I replaced sweet potato with Kabocha. Delicious! It didn't even need S&P. - 2/27/09
ISHIIGIRL
I have made this before and my kids loved it. - 2/24/09
KNICKI1
Wow! Really yummy! - 2/17/09