Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 28 oz canned diced tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 lime, juiced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A hearty, plant-based chili packed with cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, and smoky spices that deepens in flavor all day in the slow cooker. Naturally vegan and deeply satisfying.

375 minEasyServes 6320 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerSlow CookerVeganVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Add 2 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes, 2 cans drained, rinsed black beans (15 oz), 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 diced yellow onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the slow cooker.
2

Sprinkle in 2 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir everything together to combine.
3

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
4

Using a spoon, mash a portion of the sweet potatoes against the side of the pot to thicken the chili. Stir to incorporate.
5

Squeeze 1 juiced over the chili, taste, and adjust seasoning.
6

Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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