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5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

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5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili is simple to prepare, totally nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword black bean sweet potato chili, chili, Crockpot, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 8 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 190
Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1-inch) chopped sweet potato from about 3 medium peeled sweet potatoes
  • 2 (15-oz) cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) jar chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock (if not vegan + vegetarian)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional

Optional Toppings

  • Easy guacamole
  • Fresh lime juice, recommended, avocado, sour cream, chopped green onion, cilantro, or chopped jalapeño.

Instructions

Stove Top Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a strong simmer over medium high. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pot dries out, add a splash more vegetable stock if necessary.
  • Add fresh lime juice, and additional toppings, if desired.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Add fresh lime juice (if using), stirring to combine. Top with toppings, if desired and serve.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a 6-quart pressure cooker, stirring to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
  • Add fresh lime juice (if using), and additional toppings, if desired.

Notes

See blog post, above, for substitution suggestions, storage, and more. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12837IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
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