Dinner Black bean and sweet potato chili Everyday healthyFull of fiberLess salt than the classicLight on saturated fat319 mg sodium a serving Makes6 servingsTotal1 h 10 minDietVegan Keep screen on Photograph made with AI (Gemini), staged from the recipe Ingredients½×1×2×USMetric0 of 151 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, diced1 tsp garlic powder1 red bell pepper, diced2 tbsp chili powder2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp dried oregano2 tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste1 lb sweet potato (2 medium), peeled and cut in ¾-inch cubes2 cans (15 oz each) no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with their juice2 cups water½ tsp salt2 tbsp lime juice MethodHeat the oil in a big pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and red pepper for 6 to 8 minutes, until soft and a little browned at the edges.Add the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and tomato paste. Stir for 1 minute, until the paste darkens a shade and smells toasty.Add the sweet potato, beans, tomatoes with their juice and the water. Stir, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom.Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a steady simmer. Cover with the lid cracked. At 5,300 ft water boils near 203 °F, so give it 40 to 45 minutes instead of the usual 30. Stir every 10 minutes.It is done when a cube of sweet potato mashes easily against the side of the pot and the chili coats a spoon. If it gets too thick, stir in a splash of water.Off the heat, stir in the salt and lime juice. Taste, and add a pinch more lime before more salt.Cool in shallow containers within 2 hours, then refrigerate. Reheat leftovers to a boil, stirring, or to 165 °F. Freezes in 2-cup tubs for 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge. NutritionEstimatedPer bowl (about 1⅓ cups) · serving size 1 of 6Calories224Total fat3.6 gSaturated fat0.6 gSodium319 mgTotal carbohydrate41.1 gDietary fiber12.6 gTotal sugars7.5 gProtein10.0 g Share Share this recipe Print view Save to an app All recipes asharedpalate.com · asharedpalate.com/black-bean-sweet-potato-chili