Tex-Mex · dinner
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
A thick, smoky chili with sweet potato cubes and black beans.
38316g67g8g
Sweet potato softens into the broth and balances the chili heat. Top with avocado or cilantro.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium
- Black beans, cooked or canned and drained3 cups
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Onion, diced1 large
- Red bell pepper, diced1 medium
- Garlic4 cloves
- Crushed tomatoes, canned1 can (14 oz)
- Chili powder2 tbsp
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Avocado1/2
- Fresh cilantro1/4 cup
- Saltto taste
Steps
- Cook the onion and pepper in the oil for 6 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and paprika and stir for 1 minute.
- Add sweet potato, tomatoes, beans and 2 cups of water. Simmer partly covered for 25 minutes.
- Mash a few beans against the side to thicken, and adjust the salt.
- Ladle into bowls with avocado and cilantro.
Adapted from Reducetarian