Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty, warming dish perfect for cozy meals. Packed with sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, it offers a satisfying and nutritious plant-based option that cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker.
- 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 Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Liquids
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve taste.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the diced sweet potatoes, onion, canned tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Pour in the vegetable broth to help everything cook evenly and add moisture.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 3 to 4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Final Adjustments: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary—add more salt, pepper, or chili powder to suit your preference. Stir well before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream or vegan yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to let excess liquid evaporate.
- Feel free to substitute beans with your favorite varieties such as pinto or cannellini beans.
- This chili freezes well in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For extra protein, add cooked quinoa or textured vegetable protein during the last hour of cooking.
- Adjust spice level to your preference by increasing or omitting cayenne pepper.
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