Quick Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili. With the addition of sweet potatoes, this easy chili is filling and warming. Baking or microwaving the sweet potatoes ahead of time cuts down on both the preparation as well as the cooking time. Enjoy leftovers for a thermos lunch or subsequent dinners.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili is the answer to a vegetarian chili lovers dream! This chili is loaded with so much flavor you'll want 2 bowls for dinner.

Fresh corn bread is a wonderful companion. Serve with a simple salad or any of Veg. Kitchen’s coleslaws and/or a side of sautéed greens. If you need a last- minute idea for a vegan main dish for Thanksgiving dinner, this is a great choice. Adapted from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook. Quick Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili Author: Nava Recipe type: Chili / bean stew Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy Prep time:  2. Cook time:  4. 0 mins Total time:  1 hour Serves: 6 to 8.

Salt to taste. Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until just firm. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into ½ to ¾- inch dice. Set aside until needed. Or, you can scrub or peel them, dice, and steam in a small amount of water until just done. Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Cob Salad on this page. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until the onion is translucent.

Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden. Add the remaining ingredients except the cilantro and salt. Add ½ cup water, bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat and cover. Pickled Bell Peppers. Simmer gently for 1. Add the sweet potato dice and continue to simmer for 1.

Stir in the cilantro, then season gently with salt. If time allows, let stand off the heat for an hour or two, then heat through as needed.

Top each serving with extra cilantro, if desired. Nutrition Information: Per Serving: 3.

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting.

This hearty slow cooker sweet potato chili combines a spicy, meaty sauce with the subtle sweetness of creamy sweet potatoes and an assortment of veggies. With the addition of sweet potatoes, this easy chili is invigorating yet comforting. Great for everyday meals or special occasions, like Thanksgiving.