Instant Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili - Vegan and No Added Oil!

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash adds similar sweetness while being lower in calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a budget-friendly option that still works.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost of chipotles.

Soak 2 cups of dried black beans for at least 8 hours.

Cut up 4 cups of sweet potatoes.

Add soaked black beans to the Instant Pot.

Add 3 cups of water to the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder.

Add 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of ancho chili powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin.

Add 1 teaspoon of coriander.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Add Mexican oregano to taste.

Add unsweetened cocoa powder to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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