Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian Vegetarian Dinner Vegetarian Chili Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Two 4.9 (47) 42 Reviews This satisfying vegetarian chili for two is studded with black beans and sweet potatoes. Serve with some warmed corn tortillas and tossed salad with orange segments and avocado. This recipe was adapted from our popular Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili to serve two instead of four. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings, cups each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile, (see Note) ⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 ⅓ cups water 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and potato and cook, stirring often, until the onion is slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice; increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets. Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 365 Calories 7g Fat 67g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 365 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 67g 24% Dietary Fiber 18g 63% Total Sugars 16g Protein 14g 27% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 20737IU 415% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 125mcg 31% Sodium 629mg 27% Calcium 187mg 14% Iron 6mg 32% Magnesium 58mg 14% Potassium 1301mg 28% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.