Spicy Vegan Sweet Potato And Black Bean Chili Recipes

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, orange juice, oil, chipotles and adobo sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic cloves, and dried spices. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 8 hours. The chili holds well on the warm setting.
• Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

SPICY VEGAN SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot set over medium heat, pour in the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes, until onions are softened. Stir in the sweet potato and cook another 1-2 minutes.
• Add the chili powder and cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
• Add in the beans, tomatoes and broth, and stir to combine. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. If desired, mash the potatoes slightly once softened to thicken the chili. About five minutes before the chili is finished cooking, stir in the spicy plant powered ranch.
• Season to taste and serve warm, garnished with desired toppings.