Creamy Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili in the Slow Cooker Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili featuring tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich beans, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. This comforting chili is easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious, meat-free meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse the black beans and kidney beans. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Pour the vegetable broth over the ingredients.
- Cook the Chili: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Final Taste and Serve: Once cooked, stir the chili well, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, avocado, or vegan sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the chili vegetarian and enhance the flavor depth.
- Beans can be swapped or added to include chickpeas or pinto beans depending on preference.
- This chili can be made in advance and keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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