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Sweet Potato Chili

This sweet potato chili combines tender roasted sweet potatoes and beans simmered in a slow cooker, flavored with cinnamon, cumin, and spices for a subtly sweet and smoky dish. The slow cooking method develops rich, layered flavors while the sweet potatoes become caramelized and soft, creating a hearty, chunky final texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 –2 cans black beans depending on desired heartiness drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 –2 cups vegetable broth add gradually for desired thickness or water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, use lightly
  • 1 –2 teaspoons chili powder adjust to spice preference
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Large cooking pot
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Cooking spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  2. 1–2 cans black beans depending on desired heartiness, drained and rinsed
  3. 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  4. 1–2 cups vegetable broth (add gradually for desired thickness) or water
  5. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  6. ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, use lightly)
  7. 1–2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to spice preference)
  8. Salt and black pepper to taste
  9. 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)