Eating plant-based meals that are both healthy and tasty can be easy.
- This recipe shows how to make a hearty vegan chilli
- It’s packed with vegetables, beans, and spices
- The sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and richness
- You’ll get plenty of protein from the mixed beans
Want to learn how to cook this flavorful, satisfying dish? Keep reading!
Key Ingredients
Heading 3: Veggies and Aromatics
The chilli starts by sautรฉing these fresh, colourful vegetables in olive oil:
- Red onions
- Green bell peppers
- Sweet potatoes (diced into small cubes)
- Minced garlic
This mix of vegetables provides a flavorful base for building the chilli.
Heading 3: Spice Blend
Once the veggies are softened, a blend of spices goes into the pot:
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Mexican oregano
- Coriander
These warm spices add robust, smoky-sweet southwestern flavours to the dish.
Heading 3: Beans and Tomatoes
To make the chilli thick and protein-packed, these ingredients get added next:
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- Canned diced green chilis
- Mixed beans (like black, kidney, and pinto)
The mixture simmers for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld deliciously.
Serving the Chili
A squeeze of fresh lime chilli flavourss the pot to brighten the deep flavour. For serving, you can top each bowl with:
- Diced avocado
- Sliced jalapeรฑos
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Extra lime wedges
The cool, creamy avocado balances the spicy kick from the jalapeรฑos perfectly.
Conclusion
This hearty sweet potato and bean chilli packs in so much plant-based nutrition and fibre. Yet it’s also delicious and satisfying. The balance of savoury spices with sweet potatoes makes it uniquely delicious and comforting.
Try this easy, flavorful recipe for your next cozy, healthy meal! What other vegan chilli variations would you like to make?ย