Name: Sweet Potato Spiced Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 null onion (large, chopped); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp chili powder (or less for less spicy); 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika powder; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 2 cup water; 1.5 cup black beans (cooked); 1.5 cup kidney beans (cooked); 1.5 cup brown lentils (cooked); 2 cube vegetable bouillon cube (crushed); 1 null sweet potato (large, finely chopped); 1 null red bell pepper (finely chopped); 0.75 cup canned corn; 1 null avocado (chopped); 0.25 cup pickled red onions; 0.5 cup vegan sour cream; 1 null jalapeno (sliced); null null fresh cilantro; null null lime (slice); null null tortilla chips

Sweet Potato Spiced Chili

This sweet potato chili is cozy, hearty, and perfect for those weeknights when you want something easy yet filling. It's great for meal prep, providing a nourishing, plant-based meal throughout the week. Toppings like creamy avocado, a squeeze of lime, or a dollop of vegan sour cream bring all the flavors together, making each bite extra satisfying. It's a go-to for anyone craving something wholesome, simple to make, and packed with flavor!

Instructions

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1

Heat the vegetable oil (1 tbsp) in a large pot over high heat. Cook the onion (1 large) until golden.
2

Then add the garlic (4 clove), ground cumin (1 tbsp), chili powder (1 tbsp), dried oregano (2 tsp), smoked paprika powder (1 tsp), and ground black pepper (0.25 tsp) and cook while stirring for another 1-2 minutes.
3

Add a bit more vegetable oil, if needed, followed by the tomato paste (2 tbsp). Cook to toast for 1 more minute, stirring throughout.
4

Deglaze the pot by adding in the canned crushed tomatoes (3 cups), water (2 cups), cooked black beans (1.5 cups), cooked kidney beans (1.5 cups), cooked brown lentils (1.5 cups), vegetable bouillon cube (2 cube), sweet potato (1 large), and bell pepper (1 red).
5

Bring everything to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook partially covered for 30 minutes. Stir every 5-10 minutes.
6

If a thicker consistency is desired, remove the lid and cook uncovered for several more minutes. Stir in the canned corn (0.75 cup) in the last few minutes before serving.
7

Serve, add your desired toppings, and enjoy!