Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is a chunky, spicy chili with a hint of sweetness that combines two superfoods into an easy, healthy, one-pot meal. {vegan, gluten-free}
As the temperatures get cooler, we tend to gravitate toward warm comfort foods, such as baked pastas, soups, and chili. This is one of the many reasons that Fall is my favorite time of year for cooking and baking! On Sundays, I love to make a big pot of chili or a pan of baked tortellini to have leftovers for lunches or easy dinners throughout the week.
While I have several favorite old standby recipes, I am am always looking to find new recipes to try. This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili will definitely become part of the regular rotation. Sweet potatoes and black beans are two of my favorite superfoods that go so well together; there are lots of vegetables; there is plenty of spice to warm you up; and this recipe is very simple to make in under 45 minutes using just one pot. (which also means easy clean up!)
The theme for Sunday Supper this week is one pot recipes. Since one pot meals are typically easy recipes, this theme is right up my alley! The group is sharing recipes for slow cookers to desserts and everything in between that can be made in one pot or pan or dish, you get the idea. Be sure to check out what everybody made below.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, adjust to taste
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato, onion and bell pepper and saute until onion softens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne, and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth and stir until combined. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
“Take the chill off” Chilis, Soups, and Starters
- Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Eggplant Parmesan Soup by The Texan New Yorker
- Cream of Tomato and Tortellini Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
- Chicken Tortilla Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Chicken Corn Chowder by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Spinach and Mushroom Tortellini Soup by Neighborfood
- Lasagna Soup by The ROXX Box
- Beefy Skillet Nacho Bake by The Weekend Gourmet
- White Bean and Spinach Soup by Ruffles & Truffles
- Korean Oxtail Soup (Kkori Gomtang) by kimchi MOM
- Fall Squash Chili by Pescetarian Journal
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili by Alida’s Kitchen
“Put meat on your bones” Stews
- Brew Stewed Beef by The Foodie Army Wife
- Dr. Pepper Shredded Chicken (slow cooker) by girlichef
- Pepper Beef Stew by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Red Wine, Carrots and Tomatoes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fabulous French Cassoulet by Webicurean
- Slowcooker Coq Au Vin by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Claypot Braised Tofu by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Moroccan Lentil Ragout with Poached Eggs by The Wimpy Vegetarian
“Make room for seconds” Main Dishes
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Kalua Pork by Shockingly Delicious
- Chicken and Dumplings by Hip Foodie Mom
- Spicy Tomato Pasta by Supper for a Steal
- Carnitas with Queso Fresco Enchiladas by Casa de Crews
- Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Pork Chops and Veggies by Cookin’ Mimi
- Jambalaya by Country Girl in the Village
- Easy Oven Sweet & Sour Chicken by Momma’s Meals
- Asian Chicken Rice Pot by a distinguished palate
- Quick One Pot Red Beans and Rice by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Sweet & Sour Vegetarian Stir Fry by Foxes Love Lemons
- One-Pot Lentil Chicken by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef and Quince Tajine by MarocMama
- Slow-Cooked Italian Beef Sandwiches by Juanita’s Cocina
- Sunday Supper Pork and Chorizo by Family Foodie
- Mediterranean Chicken Bake by The Dinner-Mom
- Easy Chorizo, Corn and Potatoes by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Crockpot Roasted Corn, Tomato and Broccoli Risotto by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Pan-fried Chicken with Bacon and Asparagus by Food Lust People Love
- Vegetarian Chipotle Tamale Pie by Curious Cuisiniere
- Turkey Sausage and Noodle Pesto by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- One Pot Coconut Rice Shrimp Pilaf by Sue’s Nutrition Buzzz
- “Can’t say no” Desserts
- Vegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Busy-Day S’mores Cake by Treats & Trinkets
- Mascarpone Pumpkin Cheesecake in the Microwave by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Spice Apple Crisp by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Flourless Almond Butter Cookies by Pies and Plots
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What a terrific twist on chili! Perfect for this rainy autumn day!
This totally looks like Fall in a bowl! YUMMY! Love everything about it!
Sweet potatoes and black beans are one of my favorite combinations! I can’t wait to try this chili.
I love that you added sweet potatoes to your chili. I have a similar recipe this week with butternut squash. I’m so interested in trying your recipe. I actually have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now! Beautiful job!
This looks so delicious and healthy! Definitely going to make this one.
Oh yah! I am loving this chili! I love black beans and sweet potato together! One of my favorite combos!
Wow! Look at how chunky and rich this is!
What a beautiful soup, and so hearty even without the meat. Definitely my kind of soup!!
Comfort food at its finest. This recipe just screams fall to me and I absolutely love it! I’m trying this asap!
I so want a bowl of this on this rainy day for dinner tonight! Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite super foods too!
I bet Hatch chilies would be good in here!
Love that it is vegetarian, what a lovely thick and hearty chili!!!
I love the combo of spice and black beans with sweet potatoes. I could totally go for a bowl if this chili.
Mom and I would go NUTS for this
This recipe has all the wonderful things! Sweet and savory, made in one pot, in under 45 minutes, AND it’s gluten free and vegan?! That is awesome!
Love, love, love chilis! Once the warm, sticky weather leaves us (I can’t believe it’s still around…), I’m making chili!
This sounds like the perfect chili 🙂 Yum!
I am not feeling very well right now and this sounds like just the kind of chili that would do me good.
Totally agree on the Sweet potatoes and black beans superfoods!!! Love this!
Oh yum, I can’t wait to give this a try this winter! Black beans and sweet potatoes are two of my fav foods, too.
Two of my favorite things together,sweet potatoes and black beans. Win. Win!
Wow this looks fantastic, I think I’ll be trying this VERY soon!