Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili for Two

OMG this is SO good! Wish I could give 10 stars. Keep in mind this recipe likely needs absolutely NO improvements whatsoever but I was a few days into continual insomnia and "personalized" mine not having a clue whatsoever what I was doing. I wanted a bit of extra protein and now making it NON vegan I added 8 ounces of chicken breast. I'll probably add a full pound of chicken next time though. I also used low sodium beef broth instead of water. Mrs Dash salt free Southwest Chipotle seasoning was used because I didn't have ground chipotle seasoning as was called for. I love Mrs. Dash and use the chipotle seasoning on my air fryer oven salmon! In addition to the called for rinsed low sodium black beans I added an additional can of rinsed low sodium red kidney beans. A 6 oz can of Contadina tomato paste was added to thicken things up as I don't care for runny liquid "soup" type chili (though I'm not certain it would have turned out that way if prepared as posted). I always add corn to chili when I make it but didn't this time as I just didn't know if the recipe could support that much added bulk. It can with another 1/4 cup or so of broth and I will add it next batch. By the time I was done with my additions this is no longer a "for two" recipe. I ended up with SIX 10 ounce portions to freeze. That is if I don't eat at least two or more portions first! This is an absolute KEEPER recipe for sure! Joe

Excellent chili made it yesterday. Everyone enjoyed it.

This was really healthy and very tasty. I will definitely make it again. It has a lot of potential to add other ingredients but it’s also good he way it is!

I've added a little (1/4 cup or so) of Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn to this recipe at the suggestion of a friend and love this recipe either way. It is truly a winner!

Love this vegetarian chili! Whenever I want chili this is what I make, I love the sweet potato with all the spices and beans. I cut the potato smaller than what it appears to be in the picture so it can be with every spoonful and spread the love around so to speak. Excellent meal! Great with a few saltines mixed in. Says serving size is 2 cups- I find one cup to be filling and then I get to have some of my mom's unhealthy but delicious cornbread with it!! Bonus.

It was so good, I made several changes to the recipe, instead of one onion I just added half, and I replaced the chipotle for a smoked paprika. Loved it definitely I will do it again.

It was so good, I made several changes to the recipe, instead of one onion I just added half, and I replaced the chipotle for a smoked paprika. Loved it definitely I will do it again.

I used several of the recommendations by those who have already rated this recipe. Did not peel the sweet potato, used vegetable stock instead of water, added a zucchini and thickened with corn starch. We will add pineapple the next time we make it. We believe this will give a perfect amount of sweetness. We served this over a bed of rice. Absolutely loved this recipe!

Botched the black beans cause I’m a 21 year old guy who can’t cook. But I substituted them for a can of baked beans I had around the house. Still turned out amazing. Had to deal with a few extra calories. Also I love the spice so I put in a bit more of the chipotle and added some red pepper.

What a great starter dish, going vegan a few days ago I wanted to find a good chilli and this hit the spot ..loved it

Great recipe! Used chipolte in adobe sauce. Very tasty, Very easy

Great recipe! Used chipolte in adobe sauce. Very tasty, Very easy

Fantastic this recipe! I will make it again for sure, but this time using just a tea spoon of chipotle pepper instead of a whole big spoon I added this time :O

Delicious and satisfying! I also did not peel the potato, and used canned chipotle. One small can makes the chili quite hot, so if you want it less hot, use just one or more of the canned peppers.

Delicious, quick, healthy and easy to make. Chipotle is hard to come by in Australia so just used a mix of cumin, cayenne and smoked paprika. Took others advice and simmered the potato in vegetable stock in lieu of water. Added some chopped zucchini with the tomatoes and served with brown rice and cheddar.

Underestimated this recipe. No need to peel potatos. Keep the nutrition. Feeds 3-4 people with rice. Top with cheddar. Good stuff!

Quick and delicious! Couple minor changes: did not peel potato, substituted one chipotle pepper in adobo for ground chipotle pepper and used one full can fired roasted tomatoes. Definitely 5 star worthy!

This is a great simple and satisfying dish. I made it for my 92 year old mother who, while skeptical, just loved it. There are a couple of bowlfuls in her freezer. I will continue to make this many times over. Fantastic recipe.

This was so yummy. I used chipotle paste that I bought at Whole Foods so I could just use a small amount instead of opening a whole can. Easy to make and will save the recipe to make it again. Am sending to my daughter!

This was so yummy. I used chipotle paste that I bought at Whole Foods so I could just use a small amount instead of opening a whole can. Easy to make and will save the recipe to make it again. Am sending to my daughter!

Excellent!I made this for the first time several nights ago. Based on reviews, I used smoked paprika. About the only other change was using one cup of low sodium broth instead of the water. This made a thicker chili, which is what I wanted. Next time, I will add the sweet potato later in the cooking, as it cooks so quickly it was a little soft at the end. Contrary to some reviews, I found the amount of lime to be perfect. I humbly suggest that some folks are misreading the recipe and using tablespoons of lime juice, while the recipe calls for teaspoons. This misreading probably happens to everyone occasionally, and will result in 3x the line juice called for in the recipe.Pros: Easy to prepare, healthy, tastes great.

Excellent! I made this for the first time several nights ago. Based on reviews, I used smoked paprika. About the only other change was using one cup of low sodium broth instead of the water. This made a thicker chili, which is what I wanted. Next time, I will add the sweet potato later in the cooking, as it cooks so quickly it was a little soft at the end. Contrary to some reviews, I found the amount of lime to be perfect. I humbly suggest that some folks are misreading the recipe and using tablespoons of lime juice, while the recipe calls for teaspoons. This misreading probably happens to everyone occasionally, and will result in 3x the line juice called for in the recipe. Pros: Easy to prepare, healthy, tastes great.

Good and Healthy My husband and I thought this was really good. I only added half an onion (because I don't like onions but can't deny they add good flavor) and the canned tomatoes I used had green pepper and garlic with it. I didn't have chipotle so I just eyeballed some paprika. The sweetness from the sweet potato and spice from chili pepper worked wonderfully :) I'm debating on making this again only because I'm picky about dishes that have alot of onions in it..but I guess I can leave them out next time. Also, I had to drain it a little towards the end cause it had a little more liquid left than I wanted. Pros: cheap, flavorful, super healthy

Good and HealthyMy husband and I thought this was really good. I only added half an onion (because I don't like onions but can't deny they add good flavor) and the canned tomatoes I used had green pepper and garlic with it. I didn't have chipotle so I just eyeballed some paprika. The sweetness from the sweet potato and spice from chili pepper worked wonderfully :) I'm debating on making this again only because I'm picky about dishes that have alot of onions in it..but I guess I can leave them out next time. Also, I had to drain it a little towards the end cause it had a little more liquid left than I wanted.Pros: cheap, flavorful, super healthy

The kiddos loved it! I personally would give this a 4*, (which is still great!), but since my 2 & 3 yr olds ate it so good it definitely must be upped to a 5*! I followed some reviewers & used beef broth instead of water & left the skin on the sw' pot's. I added a little extra minced garlic & diced tomatoes. Used "Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle" seasoning for the ground chipotle & kidney beans instead of black beans, (b/c that's what I had). It really is a good & very healthy recipe....nice change from basic chili. Will def' make it again. Pros: The kids loved it & it's very healthy...."Superfood" chili! Cons: cannot think of any

Great chili- with a few tweaksI read a lot of the reviews before I made this and used some of their changes. I left the skin on the sweet potato- it saved time and its good for you. I also used beef broth instead of water. Instead of dried chipotle, I got the chipotle chiles in adobe sauce- I diced up a couple of them (I like it spicy!) and used some of the sauce. I added 2 tbsp of tomato paste to thicken it. I also used one can of kidney beans instead of 2 cans of black beans (it's what I had in my pantry). I only used half of the cumin (I don't like that much cumin) and probably a little extra of chili powder. I omitted the lime juice because I didn't have any. I made cornbread to go with it and just had it for lunch- delicious! Good alternative to the chili I usually make. Will make again. :)Pros: easy, healthy, filling

Great chili- with a few tweaks I read a lot of the reviews before I made this and used some of their changes. I left the skin on the sweet potato- it saved time and its good for you. I also used beef broth instead of water. Instead of dried chipotle, I got the chipotle chiles in adobe sauce- I diced up a couple of them (I like it spicy!) and used some of the sauce. I added 2 tbsp of tomato paste to thicken it. I also used one can of kidney beans instead of 2 cans of black beans (it's what I had in my pantry). I only used half of the cumin (I don't like that much cumin) and probably a little extra of chili powder. I omitted the lime juice because I didn't have any. I made cornbread to go with it and just had it for lunch- delicious! Good alternative to the chili I usually make. Will make again. :) Pros: easy, healthy, filling

Easy & delicious! To save time, I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker on low and left it for eight hours. The potato was a little too soft (my fault) but this was so tasty! Even my husband, who likes meat with every meal, requested this one again.

This was wonderful. My husband and I loved this. I made it according to the recipe with the exception of using beef broth rather than water. I may have used a bit more chipotle pepper than called for as we like it spicy. I garnished our bowls with diced avocado, which complemented the flavors beautifully. Pros: made enough for two large bowls Cons: nothing left over to eat tomorrow

Teriffic comfort food. Thanks to stq4ikinht for the idea of using smoked paprika. I didn't have ground chipotle, so it made a nice substitute. The only other change was that I substituted lemon juce for the lime juice. A very satisfying comfort dish. Pros: Loved it - great use of sweet potatoes. Cons: None.

Teriffic comfort food.Thanks to stq4ikinht for the idea of using smoked paprika. I didn't have ground chipotle, so it made a nice substitute. The only other change was that I substituted lemon juce for the lime juice. A very satisfying comfort dish.Pros: Loved it - great use of sweet potatoes.Cons: None.

I loved this recipe! I added smoked paprika and a little extra ground chipotle. I also added cheddar cheese on top. I took it for lunch today on top of brown rice and it is very good! It was a little sweet, so next time, to combat the sweetness of the potato, I might use half the amount of sweet potato and half red potato.

This is SO good! So easy and satisfying. Reheats well too if you add a little water. Has become a go-to recipe of mine.

This is SO good! So easy and satisfying. Reheats well too if you add a little water. Has become a go-to recipe of mine.

Another great recipe that combines two of my favorite foods: sweet potatoes and black beans. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. I added extra spice with a diced jalapeno. Delicious!

Another great recipe that combines two of my favorite foods: sweet potatoes and black beans. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. I added extra spice with a diced jalapeno. Delicious!

Fantastic, just as the recipe is! I'm any suggested changes previously have only made this better, but this was a great, simple recipe, made exactly as described. Would be great to serve on tortillas!

Delicious and very easy! I used a whole chipotle pepper in some adobo sauce and it added a bit of smokiness and heat.

absolutely loved this dish. i thought the flavours were wonderful and it was easy to make. i left out the chipotle for my husband and son as they dont like the heat, but added it to my own. Both were delicious, so its perfect for those that dont like their food too spicy. i will definitely be making this again, comfort food at its best.

absolutely loved this dish. i thought the flavours were wonderful and it was easy to make. i left out the chipotle for my husband and son as they dont like the heat, but added it to my own. Both were delicious, so its perfect for those that dont like their food too spicy. i will definitely be making this again, comfort food at its best.

I brought this to a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone liked it and I had three people ask for the recipe. I made it as stated other than substituting a can of El Pato (mexican hot tomato sauce) for an equal amount of the tomatos. It ended up a bit hotter than I expected but was quite good. Very easy to make. Mike, Roseville, CA