Recipe
Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (119 calories)
- 1 large onion, diced (44 calories)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (13 calories)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (230 calories)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (37 calories)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced (50 calories)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (315 calories)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (90 calories)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (20 calories)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (22 calories)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (8 calories)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (3 calories)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1 calorie)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh cilantro and avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes and bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and avocado if desired.