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Slow Cooker Lentil Sweet Potato Chili

Hearty Slow Cooker Lentil Sweet Potato Chili for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Lentil Sweet Potato Chili is a comforting and satisfying vegan dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and diced
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes No need to drain
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans Can be substituted
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Fresh corn can be used if available
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Dried Green Lentils Do not rinse before cooking
For the Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing (optional)
  • 1 Avocado Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into even cubes for consistent cooking.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, and frozen corn into the slow cooker. Pour in the vegetable broth, followed by the lentils, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4.5 hours.
  4. After cooking, taste your chili and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with diced avocado and parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; feel free to adjust spices or add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.

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