2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 207.6

Total Fat: 3.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 236.4 mg
Total Carbs: 47.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 21.9 g
Protein: 12.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of 2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili calories by ingredient

Introduction

This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories! This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 T canola oil

1 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup

1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)

1 large (about 6 ounces) sweet potato, peeled if desired and chopped

2 T ground cumin

1 T chili flakes

2 T dark chili powder

1 T hot or smoked paprika

1 t dried oregano

2 T tomato paste, no salt added

1 (14.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, no salt added

2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1 t Marmite or Vegemite

juice of one lemon, about 3 tablespoons

salt and pepper to taste

Note: Vegemite and Marmite are yeast extracts from Australia and the UK, respectively, that add an incredibly deep, rich flavor to any dish. They taste like a cross between miso and soy sauce, only a little less salty. You could swap miso or a teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce.

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Directions

Heat a large stockpot over medium-high, then add the oil. Add the onions and jalapeno to the pot, and cook for five minutes, stirring often, until the onions are starting to soften. Add the sweet potato and the spices and cook another three minutes, stirring often. Add the tomato paste and cook for two minutes, continuing to stir often. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth and Marmite, stirring just to combine. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft.
Makes 8 servings (one heaping cup).
Serve with guacamole and Stepf's Spicy Vegan Quinoa-Cornbread.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

CAKEGIRL33

26 of 26 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed this dish. I cooked the onions and oil in a pan then added some garlic and 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. It make it plenty spicy, anything more would have been way to spicy. I toss it all in the crockpot on high for 3 hours! - 10/20/11
SWAPBADFORGOOD

21 of 32 people found this review helpful

I never understand on this website, recipes tell the "Number of Servings" but never what the serving size is... any help with this? - 10/28/11

Reply from STEPFANIER (3/2/12)
We do specify serving size. One heaping cup.
DIANITAH

Incredible!

21 of 21 people found this review helpful

This was SO delicious. What a great example of what excellent flavor is in healthy eating. I served it with a 1/4 cup of cottage cheese on top and it was SO yummy. Thanks for the recipe! - 10/26/11
LOVE2SING4GOD

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

You can also substitute pumpkin for the sweet potato...to make it more cream based instead of chunky - 5/27/11
CD11195239

Incredible!

14 of 15 people found this review helpful

I didn't use Marmite or Vegemite, which I believe is a nutritional yeast. I also was not understanding where to add the lemon juice so I left that out. Tasted great! Very Hearty - 2/9/12
MJSVCA

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

This is one recipe that seems to "toe the line" for a low sodium content. Thank you. For users who must monitor their sodium intake to the new restrictions of 1500mg per day, be sure to not add that cottage cheese topping. At 430 mg/per 4 oz., it's not a good idea. - 3/3/12
JIGSNREELZ

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I read the comments and adjusted the spices by cutting the chili in half and adding 1T of Grill Mates Sweet 'n Smoky Rub plus 1T garlic powder. I added the lemon at the very end - fantastic addition. Served with 1/2 c. of cottage cheese, this was the yummiest chili I have ever had. - 9/16/12
ANDREWMCCOY

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Very good recipe. What I might do next time is to cook sweet potatoes first, blend them and then add making more creamy. I also added just a bit of nonfat sour cream and it was sooo good! Not to spicy but had good kick. Smoked paprika gave a real nice smoky smell and taste. Thank you for the recipe! - 3/8/12
WREZKIM

Very Good

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Pleasantly surprised what a good hearty flavorful meal this was! marmite and vegamite was in the grocery store under international foods. - 11/7/11
BRENDAGAIL9

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Serving size says it serves 8, one heaping cup each. - 3/2/13
CD13609930

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

1 onion
1 sweet potato
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 can diced tomato
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
1/2 lemon squeezed
1 cup water and 2 tsp vege buliion
1/4 cup craisins - 2/5/13
SYZYGY922

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I made it with a couple of variations for my personal taste, and it was delicious and filling. Love it! I didn't have all the spices on hand, but I'll get them by the next time I decide to make it. I'm sure it's even better with them! I found Marmite at a small natural foods store. - 6/8/11
PGNBRI

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I made this last nigh and its wonderful! A little hot for my tastes, so I think I'm going to scale backs some of the spices next time. - 5/6/11
CD12463350

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Dear SWAPBADFORGOOD,
Thank you for the question about serving size. Serving size is left out of a great many recipe postings on other websites too. Its kind of a pet peeve of mine. I called myself looking @ this recipe and I didn't find it either. It needs to be in the "Nutrition Info". Thanks agai - 3/2/13
CD12247208

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This sounds delicous. I can see how you got the sodium down. You MUST use no salt added tomatoes, tomato paste and low sodium vegetable broth. Or better yet make your own. Carrots, celery, onion, browned in olive oil, pepper, parsley, onion powder, thyme, 12 cups water, simmer 45 minutes & drain - 4/16/12
NITAINMN

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I'd like to know how the sodium got to be so low, since vegetable broth has 237mgs, with no added sodium; every canned beans has a minimum of 130mgs. There are two varieties used here, along with sodium from Vegemite? I am on a 1000mgs. of sodium per day restriction. - 3/30/12
ROCK_CLIMBER2

Incredible!

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I didn't have time to make it on the stove. So I threw it in the crockpot. Left it on high, it was ready in three hours. Had it over forbidden rice. I didn't drain the beans, got in a hurry and didn't read the recipe closely. So to compensate for the extra liquid, I added extra tomato paste - 3/3/12
THEWYRDWOMAN

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Incredible flavor!! Even those that don't like heat couldn't stop "cause it tastes sooooo good!" Lotsa heat, even though I toned it down some (subbed 1 tsp crushed red pepper for Tbsp chili flakes & used reg. paprika). Serve it over millet to lessen the heat further. A new favorite! - 11/4/11
CD13349002

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very spicy! But very tasty! I didn't use the jalapeno; next time I will reduce the spices. Glad to see the slow cooker suggestion. Very easy to make, but slow cooked is even better idea! - 3/6/13
JULIACOLLINS62

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Thanks for adding that a serving size is about 1 heaping cup. I realize it can't be exact due to ingredients like sweet potatoes having variation. Thanks for the recipe! - 3/2/13
CD9474425

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I used tomato sauce instead of tomato paste. I used the tomato sauce that Mexicans use in their cooking, Pato. It already has a kick to it. Yummy! - 12/22/12
ROSY56

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

What do you do with the lemon juice????
- 10/17/12
MJYK2014

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I didn't see an answer to all those asking what vegemite was so I googled it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite

- 2/27/12
1234MOM

Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Good meatless monday meal! - 12/17/11
MMACCAGNONE

2 of 9 people found this review helpful

5 Points - 7/21/11
SHERYE

Very good - 7/27/21
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

ok - 7/5/21
GOFORGIN

Incredible!

Ok - 12/31/20
PIZZA5152

I left out the jalepenos - 12/10/20
REGILIEH

O.K.

Not for my family - 12/6/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

Servings Per Recipe: 8... But what is the serving size ?? - 11/17/20
POSEY440

O.K.

Good - 11/9/20
MNABOY

Very Good

Hard to find Marmite or Vegemite at Walmart - 9/27/20
AZMOMXTWO

thank you - 9/13/20
FISHGUT3

thanks - 9/12/20
CYBRVELD

Nice! - 9/11/20
CHERYLHURT

Great - 9/9/20
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Yummy! - 12/15/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum - 12/12/19
ANHELIC

Great sounding chili. I am looking forward to make this since it's so different from the one I usually make. - 11/28/19
WHITEANGEL4

Incredible!

First time I have made this and we really enjoyed it - 10/22/19
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 9/12/19
SISTERPRETTY

Interesting...will definitely try this... - 8/28/19
49LINDA77

This recipe looks delicious! Can't wait to try it! - 8/26/19
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

This was good. - 5/9/19
JIMA681

Marmite? - 3/22/19
CD1987279

love chili - 12/19/18
NASFKAB

interesting - 12/15/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 12/13/18
PWILLOW1

A nice variety for a meal without meat. - 12/13/18
PLCHAPPELL

Interesting but no jalapenos for me - 12/13/18
SUNSHINE99999

Incredible!

something new - 11/11/18
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUM - 9/30/18
CHERIRIDDELL

delicious - 9/20/18
1CRAZYDOG

really good. Swapped low sodium soy sauce. Nice flavor. - 9/15/18
1RETSGM

Good

Good
- 8/25/18
KIMSEGGEWISS

Good

Very spicy, I would only use 1/4 of the spices to start. - 8/19/18
JANIEWWJD

GOOD chili!!! - 8/7/18
RAPUNZEL53

Thanks. - 8/6/18
KATHYJO56

O.K.

Not again - 7/15/18
CD3409143

What?? No garlic? Thanks its a nice change (for me at least) - 7/5/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was so good. I never imagined sweet potatoes with chili but it was taste marriage I never imagined. - 7/4/18
BONNIE1552

Sounds interesting. - 5/16/18
NANCYPAT1

Great substitute for the ordinary - 12/31/17
AJB121299

nice - 12/16/17
AIYANASMAMA

Sounds good
- 12/14/17
MBPP50

Very good. - 11/23/17
ROSSYFLOSSY

I am trying this tonight!!! - 11/4/17
BARCELONAME

great recipe - 10/27/17
CARMENDRAZEK

Incredible!

My family loves this recipe. - 10/20/17
1HAPPYSPIRIT

Very Good

This tasted very good. Interesting flavors! - 10/14/17
ROBBIEY

I want to try this, have had sweet potatoes with chili. Sounds yummy - 10/5/17
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 9/22/17
ELRIDDICK

Thanks for sharing - 9/20/17
DMEYER4

Incredible!

very tasty - 9/20/17
RO2BENT

That's a great idea - 9/19/17
2DAWN4

Yummy! - 9/10/17
ELYSIAN_DREAMS

Plan to skip the Vegemite. That stuff's an acquired taste... that I don't share. The rest looks good, though. - 9/10/17
CD17898156

This is good! - 9/10/17
USMAWIFE

Good

it was good.. liked it better without the sweet potato - 9/3/17
KITT52

Good

this was good, my husband wants meat, so he did not like it....I added tomatoes with chili peppers in it...I wish they would say serving size...
I used bitternut squash ...I like it better in this recipe..I like chuncky - 8/26/17
JIACOLO

I was just wondering what to do with some sweet potatoes I have on hand. - 8/20/17
SUSANBEAMON

Tried this. Definitely a Saturday meal. Glad you gave a substitute for the Vegemite, because I would have never used it. - 7/30/17
PAPAYAHEAD

healthy - 7/27/17
GEORGE815

Nice recipe but a lot of carbs. Good for dinner to pick up. - 7/24/17
ALIZAHH

If I want to serve it on SHabbat by day can I keep it in a crock pot over night? - 12/15/16
ETHELMERZ

Bad

Terrible tasting stuff!! The sweet potato ruins it..... - 11/23/16
MIDGIEDAWN2

Very Good

This recipe is good minus the vegemite. Vegemite smells to much like the stinkbait for catfish fishing to put in food. I also substituted black beans for the pinto beans. - 9/9/16
LANIELIJAY

Incredible!

This is my favorite chili recipe! It's perfect for my picky eater who refuses to eat meat and my husband with high cholesterol. - 8/7/16
KJBDOIT

Good

seasoning needs to to be adjusted to taste. - 5/21/16
THEMISSJ

Incredible!

i'm a big chili maker and eater, so i was a little sceptical about liking anything but my recipe. this recipe knocked my socks off! couldn't get ahold of vegemite, so i used soy. great flavor, and i will be making this again--who knew i'd like vegetarian chili! - 5/11/16
BESTGRAMMY48

Incredible!

This was wonderful...I definitely will fix this again - 1/27/16
36BEATRICE

Good, easy, quick and tasty, BUT way too spicy even for me.Instead of ! tablespoon of the spices, next time, i will use 1/2 tablespoon.And maybe, twice the quantity of sweet potatoes.2 tablespoon cumin,2Tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tsp red pepper flakes is the right amount for me. - 1/24/16
PACEKA1

Bad

This sounded so good to me and I loved the lower calories & fat; plus it received so many good reviews. However, for me it didn't live up to my expectations. It was way too spicy for my taste and I didn't add the chili flakes or jalapeno. But mostly it left me with a very bad after taste. - 9/14/15
KALAJIJO

Incredible!

Great Chili recipe and I've made several. I love the sweet potato but omitted that and added ground turkey instead for my meat loving daughter. I'll be making this often. - 8/28/14
CD6487873

Very Good

Wow. This was very flavorful. Loved the sweetness added by the sweet potato with the extra kick of spices. For personal reference, med heat for cooking onions & sweet potato. Turn up heat for 30 min cook. - 11/21/13
NATURELADY101

This looks so yummy AND I have all of the ingredients on hand! Some cooking to do tonight. - 11/5/13
GOFOOD1

Incredible!

This was great! Thank you for the recipe. Looking forward to making it again. - 9/14/13
TAROTGARDEN

Incredible!

Mega delish dish for my vegan diet! - 8/21/13
CD13656598

Incredible!

I add 8 birds eye chillis chopped in half and 8 long dried chillis. It was nice and hot . definately a keeper. I added the zest and lemon juice at serving. yummy - 8/17/13