Sweetpotato Chili
Recipe Developed by Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN in partnership with NCSPCThis heartwarming chili is made with a variety of beans and sweetpotatoes before being simmered in spiced and diced tomatoes. This is a crowd-pleaser as it’s budget-friendly, readily whipped up in a slow-cooker and can be easily made vegan-friendly by omitting the beef.
Servings: 8
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) kidney beans
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) black beans
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) garbanzo beans
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93% lean
- 1 large sweetpotato diced
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- dried red chili flakes to taste
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock or water
Instructions
- Rinse all beans under cool water until water runs clear
- In a large slow cooker, add in all ingredients and stir well
- Set heat to low and cook chili for at least 4 hours
- Serve chili hot with optional toppings
Notes
Notes
1. You can substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for the 4 fresh garlic cloves.
2. You can substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for the 1 medium onion.
3. Optional toppings can include plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, sliced jalapeños or chopped white onions
1. You can substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for the 4 fresh garlic cloves.
2. You can substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for the 1 medium onion.
3. Optional toppings can include plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, sliced jalapeños or chopped white onions
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Chili
Serving Size
1 Cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
123
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
323
mg
14
%
Potassium
393
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
5196
IU
104
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5196IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 8g