Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A hearty, one-pot vegetarian chili with caramelized sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and a touch of maple sweetness. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 2 diced sweet potatoes and 1 diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot.