Description
Hearty and flavorful, this Easy Sweet Potato Bean Chili is a protein powerhouse, thanks to the combination of beans and lentils.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, fine dice
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce *
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon tahini (optional) *
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup brewed coffee (optional) *
- ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (optional) *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika (+/-)
- 3 to 5 teaspoons regular chili powder (+/-) *
- 2 to 4 teaspoons cumin (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon dried coriander (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (+/-)
- ½ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 12 oz. package ] frozen cubed sweet potatoes *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] brown lentils, drained and rinsed *
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Vegan Sour Cream
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large stock pot, add the diced onions, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper; sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Add a tablespoon or so of vegetable broth or water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Move the base ingredients (onions, peppers) to the sides of the pot, then add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the center of the pot, stir constantly for one minute.
- Add the Spice/Herb Mix and, sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly just to allow the spices to become fragrant, then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except for the baking soda), bring to a boil, then add the baking soda, stir well, then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Next add all the Other Ingredients, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes become tender, stirring occasionally.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and/or other items like crushed tortilla chips and vegan sour cream.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 5 to 6 (makes 11 cups)