Dinner for 5

Sweet Potato Bean Chili

Name: Sweet Potato Bean Chili
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 1 carrot; 1 sweet potato; 1 jalapeño; 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp fine sea salt + lots of freshly ground black pepper (optional); 8 oz cans diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 8 oz cans kidney or black beans; 1 cup vegetable broth or water

$4.87for 470 minServes 5

Sweet potato, beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and spices simmer together into a thick chili with smoky, lightly sweet flavor.

Sweet Potato Bean Chili with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 10 oz$0.08/oz typical	10 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Canned beans, 8 oz$0.09/oz typical	8 oz	$0.72Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.09

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Game day Cold-weather comfort Fall Winter

Typical price

$1.22 per serving$4.87 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper
1 carrot
1 sweet potato
1 jalapeño
2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp fine sea salt + lots of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
8 oz cans diced tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 oz cans kidney or black beans
1 cup vegetable broth or water

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, sweet potato, and jalapeño for 8 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for 1 minute.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and broth or water.
Bring the chili to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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