Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe (Vegan)

Of all the homemade vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tried, this one is, by far, my absolute favorite. I just love how the sweetness of the sweet potatoes combines with the spicy chili flavor.

And, as it turns out, nearly a dozen people have agreed with me, giving this black bean chili recipe five out of five stars. According to the user reviews, kids, vegetarians and non-vegetarians all love this recipe, and it's delicious even as leftovers, making this one of the best easy vegetarian recipes to try.

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 medium carrots, sliced

½ red bell pepper, chopped (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 15 ounce can black beans (or a little less than two cups, if you're cooking them fresh)

1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce

½ cup water or vegetable broth (make sure your broth is gluten-free if needed)

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp cayenne (or to taste)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Directions at thespruce.com

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