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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

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 CookerVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 2 cans canned black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves 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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

    Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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