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Easy Bean & Sweet Potato Chilli Recipe

An easy vegan kidney bean and sweet potato chilli recipe! It's hearty, nutritious and bursting with flavour.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 367kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Roasting Tin
  • Shallow Casserole

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 2 Sweet Potatoes (about 700g unpeeled weight) peeled and diced into 2cm cubes.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion peeled and chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 Red Pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 500 ml Passata
  • 400 g Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180° fan/ Gas 6/ 400F). Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle over 1 tablespoon of oil. Roast in the oven until tender (about 30-35 minutes).
    2 Sweet Potatoes, 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil (1 tablespoon) and cook the onion, garlic and red pepper on a medium heat until the onion is soft (about 4-5 minutes).
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Red Onion, 4 Garlic Cloves, 1 Red Pepper
  • Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute.
    2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoon Cumin, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne, ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Add the passata, kidney beans in chilli sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
    500 ml Passata, 400 g Kidney Beans in Chilli Sauce, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Mix in the roasted sweet potato and warm through for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.
    1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Cut the sweet potato into uniform size pieces (about 2cm cubed) so they roast evenly in the oven.
  • If you can't find kidney beans in chilli sauce, use drained kidney beans in water and add 1 teaspoon of chilli powder.
 
Variations:
  • Add a hint of smokiness by adding a teaspoon of chipotle paste.
  • Boost the nutritional value by adding some finely chopped spinach or kale towards the end of the cooking process.
  • If you love spice, add a teaspoon of chilli powder.
  • Try different beans such as black beans or haricot beans.
 
Storage:
Store - allow the bean and sweet potato chilli to cool then place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat - in the microwave until piping hot.
Freeze - place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Bean & Sweet Potato Chilli Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
367
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
688
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
1526
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
 
64
g
21
%
Fiber
 
15
g
63
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
18203
IU
364
%
Vitamin C
 
59
mg
72
%
Calcium
 
114
mg
11
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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