Are you prepared for a recipe that I’m reviving from over TEN years in the past? Good, me too.

I first shared this scrumptious, hearty chipotle black bean candy potato chili with quinoa again in 2012, however when the workforce and I had been perusing previous recipes I remembered simply how unimaginable it was. Actually, my unique put up nonetheless holds true 11 years later and this straightforward one pot chili recipe makes the right dinner whereas it’s nonetheless chilly exterior:

“I ate this chili all weekend. At first, it’s barely candy however has a tiny little bit of kick from the chipotle peppers. It’s additionally filled with a medley of spices together with turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Ugh, it was every thing I wished: candy, savory, and ideal for a cold day.

I swear you’ll fall in love with it. And it’s hearty sufficient to final you a few days. Or when you choose, you may freeze half of it and take it out later in the course of the winter whenever you want a giant bowl of consolation.

I can’t neglect to inform you concerning the magical smoked chipotle greek yogurt topping. My roommate and I made it final week as a dipping sauce for candy potato fries, nevertheless it was so good I began placing it on every thing. I couldn’t resist making it once more for that cooling but spicy topping. It’s made with plain greek yogurt (or bitter cream), the adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers, honey, and a tiny little bit of dijon mustard. I’m so in love with it!”

Substances on this chipotle black bean candy potato chili

This hearty vegetarian simply so occurs to be vegetarian, simply vegan, and filled with plant-based protein. You’re going to LOVE the candy & savory flavors happening in right here. Right here’s what you’ll must make it:

• Produce: we’re filling this cozy chili with carrots, candy potato, an onion, and garlic.
• Chipotle peppers: get that great savory, smokey taste from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
• Spices: the spices are every thing. We’re utilizing cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• For the broth: we’re including a can of fire-roasted tomatoes for additional taste. You too can use common canned tomatoes when you’d like. You’ll additionally want some vegetable broth.
• Beans: this chili has two cans of black beans for tons of plant-based protein.
• Quinoa: oh sure, this chili will get an additional enhance of protein and heartiness from quinoa!
• For topping: I combined collectively a smoked chipotle yogurt sauce constituted of greek yogurt, a little bit adobo sauce out of your can of chipotle peppers, honey, and dijon mustard. It’s cooling, tangy, and so scrumptious. I additionally wish to prime my bowl with contemporary cilantro, sliced avocado, and a little bit shredded cheddar cheese.

Customise your chili

Identical to many chili recipes, this straightforward candy potato quinoa chili is nice for customizing! Right here’s what I can advocate:

• Choose your veggies: be happy so as to add or swap with greens like bell pepper, diced jalapeño, and even some corn.
• Select the spice stage: I like to recommend beginning with 2 chipotle peppers, however when you like warmth be happy so as to add a 3rd!
• Use any broth: when you’re not vegetarian, you may also use low sodium hen broth.

Maintain this candy potato black bean chili vegan

Merely depart off the chipotle yogurt topping or use your fav plain vegan yogurt.

Extra scrumptious methods to take pleasure in this chili

Apart from diving head-first into this bowl of chili with a spoon, I additionally love:

• Topping my bowl with a fried egg and having fun with it for breakfast
• Serving it over grilled hen or fish
• Scooping it up with my fav tortilla chips

The choices are limitless!

Storing & freezing ideas

• To retailer: this quinoa, candy potato and black bean chili will keep good in your fridge for about 1 week. As soon as your chili is totally cooled, simply place it in an hermetic container (or a number of, when you’d wish to meal prep it) with out the toppings and place it within the fridge. To reheat it, merely accomplish that within the microwave with a microwave secure bowl, or be happy to reheat it on the stovetop. Add the chipotle yogurt topping when you’re able to serve!
• To freeze: observe the directions above, however as a substitute of putting the chili within the fridge simply put it in your freezer for as much as 3 months. To reheat, merely thaw the chili in a single day and reheat it on the stovetop or within the microwave whenever you’re able to eat.

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I hope you’re keen on this black bean, candy potato and quinoa chili recipe! When you make it be sure you depart a remark and a score so I understand how you favored it. Get pleasure from, xo!

3.1.08

Black Bean, Candy Potato, and Quinoa Chili with Smoked Chipotle

Flavorful, vegetarian chipotle black bean candy potato chili full of plant-based protein from two cans of black beans and hearty quinoa. Prime with a cooling smoked chipotle greek yogurt creme to take it to the following stage! This wholesome chili is made in a single pot and is ideal for weeknight dinners.

Substances

• For the chili:
• 1
  tablespoon
  olive oil
• 1
  medium yellow onion, diced
• 2
  medium carrots, diced
• 3
  cloves
  garlic, minced
• 2-3
  chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (begin with 2 and in order for you it spicier you may all the time add one other one later)
• 1
  teaspoon
  cumin
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  turmeric
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  cinnamon
• pinch
  nutmeg
• 1
  (15 ounce)
  can hearth roasted tomatoes
• 1
  massive candy potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2
  (15 ounce)
  cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2
  cups
  cooked quinoa
• 3
  cups
  vegetable broth, plus extra to skinny if desired
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  salt, plus extra to style
• For the smoked chipotle yogurt sauce:
• 1
  cup
  plain greek yogurt (I choose entire milk greek yogurt)
• 1-2
  teaspoons
  adobo sauce from the can, plus extra when you actually like a little bit warmth
• 1
  teaspoon
  honey
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  dijon mustard
• To garnish:
• Cilantro
• Sliced ripe avocado
• Shredded cheddar

Directions

1. Add olive oil to a pot and place over medium warmth. As soon as oil is sizzling, add the onion, carrots and garlic; cook dinner for five minutes or till onions grow to be translucent. Then stir within the chopped chipotles, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.

2. Subsequent stir within the candy potato cubes, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, vegetable broth and salt. Cowl and simmer for 20-Half-hour, or till candy potatoes are tender. Style and alter the seasonings, including extra salt if desired. You too can add extra chopped chipotle peppers or adobo sauce in order for you it spicier.

3. Make the smoked chipotle yogurt: add yogurt, adobo sauce, honey, and dijon mustard in a medium bowl; stir to mix. Style and alter as obligatory. Add extra honey in order for you it sweeter, or add extra adobo sauce if you would like it spicier!

4. Spoon chili into bowls and add yogurt sauce on prime. Garnish with cheddar cheese, avocado, and cilantro if you would like!

Recipe Notes

See the total put up for straightforward methods to customise this chili, plus storing and freezing directions!

Diet

Servings: 6 servings

Serving measurement: 1 serving (based mostly on 6, with yogurt sauce)

Energy: 360kcal

Fats: 6.5g

Saturated fats: 1.6g

Carbohydrates: 59.3g

Fiber: 16.3g

Sugar: 10.5g

Protein: 17.5g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats

This put up was initially revealed on October eighth, 2012, and republished on March 2nd, 2023.