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Healthy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili recipe served in a bowl.

Healthy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

A hearty and healthy vegan sweet potato chili loaded with vegetables, flavor, and three kinds of beans.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: Healthy Sweet Potato Chili, Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
Author: Jackie
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
 

  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sweet potato cubed
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 2 TBSP hot chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 2 TBSP unsweetened raw cacao powder
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 C water or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 C tomato paste
  • 4 oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped, skip if you do not like smoky/spicy flavors
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 1 TBSP soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 14 oz can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 14 oz can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 C yellow sweet corn
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1 TBSP sriracha optional
  • 2 C baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 C cherry tomatoes halved

To Serve

  • avocado sliced
  • vegan greek yogurt or sour cream
  • crispy chickpeas
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 TBSP olive oil or water in a large Dutch oven over low heat. Add in onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add in sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add in bell peppers and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in all seasonings, including cacao, and sauté for about 30 seconds, adding a little extra oil or water if needed.
  • Pour in tomatoes, water or broth, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir to combine. Add all beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Gently simmer for 5 minutes until corn is heated through, tomatoes have softened, and spinach has wilted. Season to taste by adjusting sriracha, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Serve hot topped with recommended toppings.

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