Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili has a delicious and hearty flavor that comes from the combination of black beans, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices. The sweet potatoes add a touch of natural sweetness to the dish, while the black beans provide a rich and creamy texture. The spices, including chili powder and cumin, add a smoky and savory depth of flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Pot

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 sweet potato peeled and diced
2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
Add sweet potato to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until sweet potato is slightly softened.
Add black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until sweet potato is fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

here are the details of the Zone blocks in this dish:

Protein:

Black beans: 2 blocks per 1 cup
Total protein in recipe: 12 blocks

Carbohydrates:

Sweet potato: 2 blocks per 1 cup
Black beans: 1 block per 1 cup
Diced tomatoes: 1 block per 1 cup
Total carbohydrates in recipe: 40 blocks

Fat:

Olive oil: 3 blocks per tablespoon
Total fat in recipe: 12 blocks

This recipe makes approximately 4 equal Zone blocks, with each block containing:

9 grams protein
9 grams carbohydrate
4 grams fat

Note that the block values may vary slightly depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.

Keyword black beans, legumes, sweet potato, zone diet