Lentil Sweet Potato Chili in a Crockpot

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash adds a similar sweetness and texture.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Introduce the recipe for lentil sweet potato chili in a crockpot.

Mix all the ingredients together in the crockpot.

Set the crockpot on low for about 8 hours.

If in a hurry, mention that it can be cooked on high for 4.5 hours, advising to keep an eye on it.

After 8 hours, check the chili to see how it looks.

Taste the chili, noting the sweetness from the sweet potatoes and tanginess from the lentils.

Discuss the texture of the corn and kidney beans, mentioning the chili undertones.

Mention that the recipe can be customized by adding meat or using black beans instead of kidney beans.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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