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Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili - Healthy, Plant-based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Vegan Soup Stew Recipe from Plants-Rule
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Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili

Spicy, smoky chipotle peppers balance the flavor of sweet potatoes in this hearty winter chili. Make a big pot of this vegan soup to satisfy both meat-eaters and plant-lovers. This healthy, oil-free stew will become one of your favorite go-to winter recipes.
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Chili, Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Stew
Cuisine: American, Game Day, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low-Fat, Plant-Based, Southwest, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: beans, chipotle, comfort food, cooking for a crowd, fiber, freezer-friendly, game day, heart-healthy, hearty, oil-free, party food, plant-based, satisfying, slow-cooker, smoky, spicy, sweet potato, vegan, wfpb, whole foods diet
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 small sweet potatoes (or one medium) peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 (28-ounce) cancrushed fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • To make Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. No oil needed. Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté until slightly browned, about 7-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chili powder, chipolte, cumin, smoked paprika and garlic. Cook another minute or two, until aromatic.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook to lightly caramelize, 1-2 minutes. The tomato paste will darken as the sugars caramelize.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, canned tomatoe, drained kidney beans, and enough water to cover everything, about 2 cups. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors meld -- 30-40 minutes.
  • Skim off any tomato “foam”. Taste to check seasoning.
  • Serve with diced avocado, crumbled corn bread, or any other favorite topping