Name: Instant Pot Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes (I used Italian style with basil, garlic and oregano); 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; Chopped cilantro, jalapeno slices, shredded low-fat cheese, lite sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, guacamole, crushed tortilla chips, etc.

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With 9g of protein, 8g of fiber and just 4g fat, this deliciously hearty vegetarian chili is filled with sweet potatoes and black beans and perfect for Meatless Mondays. Or your next game day gathering or potluck.

And since it makes 4 generous servings of 1-½ cups, it's ideal for smaller families and couples too. It comes together in no time thanks to the Instant Pot, so you can whip up a batch this weekend and be ready for the week ahead.

I usually prefer stews, soups and chilis after a day or two and this one is no exception—something magical happens among the ingredients as the flavors have the time meld and mingle.

Black bean sweet potato chili topped with shredded cheese and dollop of lite sour cream in green pottery bowl.

Instant Pot Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Vegetarian Chili?

According to my calculations, each generous serving has about 208 calories.

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5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Make Instant Pot Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili, Step by Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients and equipment.

Ingredients for making chili, including sweet potato, onion, garlic, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper and chili powder.

Ready to make the chili

Step 2: Add the oil to the Instant Pot (affiliate link) and press Saute button. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the onion has softened, 3 to 4 to minutes.

Step 3: Stir in the tomatoes (with juice), black beans, bell pepper, sweet potato, chili powder, cumin and salt until thoroughly mixed.

Uncooked black bean sweet potato chili in Instant Pot with wooden spoon.

Ready to cook the chili

Step 4: Lock the lid in place and move the Steam Release handle to Sealing position. Press Manual (High Pressure) and set timer for 15 minutes.

Instant Pot set on High Pressure for 15 minutes.

Lock the lid and cook on HIGH Pressure for 15 minutes

Step 5: After cooking finishes, let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. If pressure valve hasn't completely dropped (all pressure released), move the Steam Release handle to Venting position to release any remaining pressure, being careful to not get burned.

Step 6: Remove the lid and stir in the corn kernels.

Stirring corn kernels into Instant Pot black bean sweet potato chili

After cooking, stir in the corn kernels

Step 7: Divide the chili evenly among four bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.

Bowl of instant pot black bean sweet potato vegetarian chili sprinkled with shredded cheese.

Easy instant pot vegetarian chili with black beans and sweet potatoes

Step 8: Store any remaining chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Substitute white beans or pinto beans for the black beans.

Try out different types of chili powders: mild, medium, hot, ancho, chipotle, etc.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with popular toppings, like: Chopped cilantro, jalapeno slices, shredded low-fat cheese, lite sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, guacamole, crushed tortilla chips, etc.

Vegetarian chili with black beans and sweet potatoes topped with shredded cheese and lite sour cream.

Big bowl of instant pot black bean sweet potato chili

Ways to Use Leftover Chili

Enjoy leftovers over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Stir in some leftover chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast for a protein boost.
Serve warmed leftover chili alongside warm tortillas and scrambled eggs for a fun variation on huevoes rancheros.

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