Dinner for 6

Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

Name: Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 yellow onion; 1 large sweet potato; 1 jalapeño; 3 1/2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional); 1 can (15 oz) crushed fire roasted tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 cans (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed; sour cream; chopped or sliced avocado; sliced jalapeños; grated cheddar cheese; pico de gallo; pickled red onions; chopped green onion; crispy corn chips

$7.53for 445 minServes 6

Sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, and spices simmer together into a thick, smoky chili with optional toppings.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1.5$0.60 each typical	1.5	$0.90Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.26Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 30 oz$0.08/oz typical	30 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
	Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical	0.5	$0.65Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Salsa, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Tortilla chips, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical	1 oz	$0.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.30

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.88 per serving$7.53 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
1 yellow onion
1 large sweet potato
1 jalapeño
3 1/2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
1 can (15 oz) crushed fire roasted tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
sour cream
chopped or sliced avocado
sliced jalapeños
grated cheddar cheese
pico de gallo
pickled red onions
chopped green onion
crispy corn chips

Steps

Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion, sweet potato, and jalapeño for 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, and cocoa powder, and cook for 1 minute.
Add both tomatoes and the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender.
Stir in the black beans and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes.
Top each bowl with sour cream, avocado, jalapeño, cheddar, pico de gallo, pickled onions, green onion, or corn chips.

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