Sweetpotato Chili

Recipe Developed by Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN in partnership with NCSPC
This 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.

Recipe

Servings 8
Calories 123 kcal

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 
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: 1CupCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5196IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g