Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Two

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This satisfying vegetarian chili for two is studded with black beans and sweet potatoes. Serve with some warmed corn tortillas and tossed salad with orange segments and avocado. This recipe was adapted from our popular Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili to serve two instead of four.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings, cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile, (see Note)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ⅓ cups water
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and potato and cook, stirring often, until the onion is slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice; increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365	Calories
7g	Fat
67g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 67g	24%
Dietary Fiber 18g	63%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 14g	27%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 20737IU	415%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Folate 125mcg	31%
Sodium 629mg	27%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 6mg	32%
Magnesium 58mg	14%
Potassium 1301mg	28%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Two

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