Cozy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Vegan + Meal Prep Friendly)

This cozy, colorful chili is plant-based perfection in a bowl 🍠🖤 It’s hearty, satisfying, and deeply nourishing—made with fiber-rich sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and a bold mix of spices that warms you from the inside out.

It’s the kind of recipe you’ll crave on crisp evenings or anytime you want a simple, one-pot meal that’s full of flavor and free of fuss. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and meal-prep friendly!

Why This Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Works
🍠 Sweet potatoes – Rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and antioxidants to support gut and immune health
🖤 Black beans – Provide plant-based protein, iron, and magnesium for sustained energy
🧄 Garlic & onion – Anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting
🌿 Chili powder, cumin, and paprika – Warm the body and support digestion
🥣 Vegetable broth – Hydrating and nutrient-rich

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:
🍠 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
🖤 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
🍅 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
🌶️ 2 tbsp chili powder
🌿 1 tsp cumin
🌶️ 1 tsp paprika
🥣 4 cups vegetable broth
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir in black beans and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, optionally topped with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt 🥑🌿✨

Serving Suggestions:
This chili is the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition—delicious on its own or served with quinoa, cornbread, or warm tortillas.

Per Serving (approximate):
Calories: 320
Protein: 12g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 47g
Fiber: 11g
Net Carbs: 36g