
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili
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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty, plant-based dish featuring tender black beans and sweet potatoes simmered with spices for a flavorful experience. This chili is rich in protein and provides a good source of iron.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians plan menus with this alongside Cauliflower, Margarine, and Orange to create a balanced meal.
This dish is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, and shelter feeding.
Popular Home Recipes for Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili is a hearty, plant-based delight, combining tender black beans and sweet potatoes with spices for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- •1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- •2 cups vegetable broth
- •1 tbsp chili powder
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in diced sweet potato and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4Add black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 5Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 6Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Chef Tips
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for added flavor.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.





