One-Pot Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A hearty, plant-powered chili simmered with sweet potatoes, black beans, and warm spices, perfect for chilly evenings. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 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 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 2 diced medium sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.