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

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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.

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Questions

What should Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the sweet potatoes are very tender.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili?

The entry for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili uses 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Can I make Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili comes from 2 tbsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I freeze Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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