Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Published August 27, 2016. Updated July 31, 2019

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A healthy veggie packed chili made with roasted sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn and fiber rich black beans. Made with a well spiced broth and finished with flavorful garnishes. Perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.

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The Best Sweet Potato Chili!

Where did summer go? No complaints here though because I always look forward to fall and all theĀ stunning colors that come with – and of course allĀ warm bowls soup, the caramel apples, the pumpkin baked everything and theĀ hotĀ cider.

Each of those are a must this soon-to-be time of year. Another must are sweet potatoes cooked in many forms and I’m so glad I’veĀ finally,Ā finally got around to making a sweet potato chili.

On occasion I’ll eat theĀ classic beef chili in sweet potatoes and I’ve always said I’ll try actuallyĀ adding them to aĀ chili but it’s one of those things I’d just keep forgetting about, until now!

All I can say is it’s about time I finally tried it becauseĀ I’mĀ totally inĀ love with this ever-so-comforting, hearty and healthy sweet potato takeĀ onĀ chili!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili in a large white pot.

Bring on the Toppings!

It is packed with all sorts of goodness and theĀ topping options are limitless (it’s kind of like loading up a taco). You may be thinking there’s no way this meatless chili could be near as good as a meatĀ filledĀ chili, but oh how it is!

Trust me you wont even miss the meat. It’s brimming with flavor and it’s something you can feel great about eating. Now that’s a total win in my book!

The officially first day of fall may still be weeks away but welcome it early this week with thisĀ delicious RoastedĀ Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili!

Sweet potato chili in a serving bowl garnished with avocado, cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

A healthy veggie packed chili made with roasted sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn and fiber rich black beans. Made with a well spiced broth and finished with flavorful garnishes. Perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6
Prep20 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Toppings (optional)

  • Cilantro , lime wedges, diced avocado, sliced roasted jalapeƱos, sour cream, cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet, drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and toss then season with 1/2 tsp salt and toss. 
  • Roast in preheated oven until tender, about 20 - 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through (they'll shrink down quite a bit).
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes (or until beginning to soften), then add bell pepper and saute 2 minutes longer. Add garlic and saute 2 additional minutes. 
  • Stir in 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, tomatoes, fresh corn (if using frozen corn wait until the point where you add the black beans to add the frozen corn) ancho chili powder, cumin and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Bring to a light boil then reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer 10 minutes. Stir in black beans, cover and simmer 5 minutes longer. 
  • Gently toss in sweet potatoes and allow to just warm through (if they've cooled), about 1 - 2 minutes. Thin with an additional broth if desired. Serve with desired toppings.
  • Recipe source: inspired by allrecipes
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 1049mg46%
Potassium 1142mg33%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 23635IU473%
Vitamin C 46.3mg56%
Calcium 159mg16%
Iron 5.3mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.