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    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa

    UPDATED Jan 13, 2020 · PUBLISHED Feb 24, 2016 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa is a hearty, vegetarian recipe that will even satisfy the carnivores in your house. 

    Bowl of Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa

     

    If the mere mention of "chili" conjures up a very specific bowl of a beefy, meaty soup, then feel free to call this Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili...Soup or Stoup. Lie, beg...do what you must to get your team to try this recipe. It's that good. 🙂

    I think the quinoa gives it a little something extra and gives it a chili feel. And, adding this little seed is so easy to do. Just add it along with the other ingredients it will cook while the chili simmers! I love this process so much we added quinoa to Black Bean Quinoa Soup and our homemade vegetable soup recipes.

    I may or may not have used a few tricks to get my crew to try this out the first time. #sorrynotsorrry

    Serving bowl with Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili topped with lots of cilantro.

    So...I did a little research to support my hypothesis that I could indeed call this "chili."

    Three bowls of Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa with limes next to it.

    First, I found that the 4th Thursday of February is National Chili Day! Of course, this is not a public holiday. But, you will find lots of great chili recipes out on social media.

    (And, yes...it's true that food holidays are mostly made-up holidays by associations and such. But, they are fun opportunities to celebrate your favorite foods!)

    Close up picture of chili with black beans, sweet potato and quinoa

    But, what I really wanted to know was whether I could indeed call this recipe "chili" when in fact there was no meat involved. It turns out the great debate is about whether or not chili should contain beans. According to Southern Living, it's a regional issue. Meat is a given. Sooooo.....add add some crumbled ground beef or turkey to this recipe if that's how you roll.

    Beans, no beans. Meat, no meat. In my book, so long as it tastes great, you can call it chili if you want to!

    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili Notes

    This super easy dish cooks in one pot in less than 30 minutes. It's the perfect weeknight meal and does just as well for entertaining.

    • Sweet potatoes can be peeled and cubed ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • Freeze leftovers or extra batches in tightly-sealing plastic bags or individual freezer containers.
    • Add crumbled beef or turkey, if desired.
    • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream.

    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa in 3 bowls

    Check out some other chili variations we love!

    • Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili by The Dinner-Mom
    • Crock Pot Chili by Dinners Dishes and Desserts
    • Easy Chili Cheese Dip by The Surburban Soapbox

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a rating and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We LOVE to see your creations!

    Bowl of Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa

    Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Chili

    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili with Quinoa is a hearty, meatless recipe that will even satisfy the carnivores in your house.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 362kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cups diced sweet potato about 2 medium sweet potatoes
    • 1 cup diced onion about ½ large onion
    • 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
    • 32 ounces vegetable broth 4 cups
    • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
    • 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can
    • ½ cup quinoa uncooked
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 Tablespoon lime juice or squeeze of fresh lime juice

    Instructions

    • Place olive oil in large pot and heat over medium high heat.
    • Add sweet potato and onion to a pot and saute for about 5 minutes.
    • Add garlic and cook for about a minute more.
    • Add remaining ingredients, except for cilantro and lime juice, to the pot.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the quinoa is cooked.
    • Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

    Notes

    • Sweet potatoes can be peeled and cubed ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • Freeze leftovers or extra batches in tightly-sealing plastic bags or individual freezer containers.
    • Add crumbled beef or turkey, if desired.
    • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1688mg | Potassium: 1181mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 15515IU | Vitamin C: 19.6mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 5.5mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

     

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    1. Matthew From Nomageddon

      February 25, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      This looks like a perfect dinner for meatless monday!

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    2. Jenny | Honey and Birch

      February 25, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Girl, I'm with you. If you think it's chili, then it's chili. Now to convince my husband to eat quinoa.... 🙂 I need to know your tricks!

      Reply
    3. Megan Keno

      February 25, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      The colors in this are so vibrant and I love the quinoa in it!

      Reply
    4. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

      February 25, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Oh my gosh! I didn't know it was National Chili Day! That's definitely worth celebrating, especially with this gorgeous chili recipe! So totally bursting with both flavor and nutrition - love, love!!! 😀

      Reply
    5. Meg @ With Salt and Wit

      February 26, 2016 at 8:26 am

      How fun that National Chili Day is my brothers birthday! I will have to tell him that 😉 And this sweet potato and black bean chili is right up our alley! I love the colors.

      Reply
    6. eat good 4 life

      February 26, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      I love chili all day every day. This version looks fabulous!

      Reply
    7. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

      February 26, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I'm not really into the chili debate. I love it with beans, and without. I also love your version with the quinoa. Looks so, so good!

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    8. Tiffany @ Dilesia

      October 26, 2016 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      Hey! Chilli con Carne is my favorite Mexican dish. But I will try this amazing vegetarian meal! A lot of chilli powder is never a mistake. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        October 31, 2016 at 11:10 am

        Thanks for reading!

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    9. Nana Connie

      December 19, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      Great chili!! Made it tonight for my daughter's family and everyone ate it including the kids.

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      • Marjory

        December 21, 2016 at 7:56 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Christine Gloeckner

      November 04, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing! I was worried for a while that it was too much broth, but in the last few minutes the quinoa soaked most of it up. Definitely making again. Quick, easy, and healthy!

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      • Marjory

        November 04, 2017 at 8:24 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your feedback!!!

        Reply
    11. Sally

      December 26, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      The diced tomatoes I had on hand already had garlic and lime juice added. The canned Cuban black beans that I used already had cumin added. Bonus!

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      • Marjory

        December 27, 2017 at 9:33 am

        Nice!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Jill

      September 25, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Can you substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes? My husband is not a fan of sweet potatoes. Thanks!

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      • Marjory

        September 26, 2018 at 6:44 am

        Yes! I think that would be a tasty substitution. 🙂

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