Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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.

Heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.

Add 1 chopped medium red bell pepper, 1 chopped medium green bell pepper, and 1 medium chopped onion to the pan and stir.

Cook the vegetables until tender and the onions turn translucent.

Add 4 cups of chicken stock, 1 large sweet potato cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, and 1 can of black beans to the pan and stir.

If using canned chipotle black beans, skip adding additional chipotle. Otherwise, add 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped finely.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1-2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of Mexican oregano, 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of agave nectar to balance the heat.

Cook the chili uncovered for about 30-45 minutes to allow evaporation and concentration, stirring occasionally.

Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir before serving.

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