Sweet Potato Lentil Chili
Prepare this protein-rich lentil chili with sweet potato and black beans for a quick and easy meal. A nutritious and filling bowl of this comforting chili is perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw lentils
- 1 can of black/pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 5 cup vegetable or chicken stock (or water plus stock)
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium to large dutch oven or pot. Add chopped garlic, onion and saute them for a couple of mins.
- Then add chopped tomatoes, sweet potato, diced red pepper, whole lentils, chipotle chili, and spices like oregano, smoked paprika, and cumin powder. Mix everything well and saute the mixture for 2-3 mins.
- Add the black beans, all the liquid, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Season well with salt, cover, and cook the mixture on low heat for 15-18 min or until the lentils are nice and tender.
- Garnish the bowl of chili with some fresh cilantro, lime wedges, crushed tortilla chips and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lentils otherwise, it will turn the lentil chili into a mushy mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal