Description
Crockpot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and home. This hearty dish combines creamy roasted sweet potatoes and protein-packed black beans in a flavorful tomato base, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep and cleanup, this chili delivers a delightful kick of spice balanced with natural sweetness. Enjoy it solo or share with friends—each bowl brings smiles and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Transfer to the crockpot.
- Layer ingredients: Add sweet potatoes and bell peppers to the crockpot.
- Mix in beans & spices: Stir in black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in liquids: Add tomato sauce and vegetable broth to cover ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg