Easy Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili recipe. Made with pantry essentials, this quick and simple dinner idea makes a healthy comfort meal.
Some things that I always have in my pantry: quinoa and beans.
They are both such versatile ingredients. You can put them in anything and it will taste great.
So this Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili was really inevitable.
What do you need to make this Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili?
The list may seem long, but to me this is pantry essentials. All you need is:
- oil
- onion
- garlic
- pasta sauce
- cumin
- chili powder
- herbs de provence
- black beans
- vegetable broth
- sweet potatoes
- quinoa
- salt and pepper
Make ahead
This recipe is great to make ahead. In fact, the leftovers for this Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili might even be better than it is when it is just cooked. To me that is.
You can make this a day before and have it for lunch, or enjoy it right away off of the stove. Any way you enjoy this vegan meal, it will taste good. I promise.
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Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup pasta sauce
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp herbs de provence
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1 cup quinoa
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Mix in the garlic and cook for around 2 minutes.
- Mix in the pasta sauce, chili powder, cumin and herbs de provence. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add in the beans, vegetable broth and sweet potatoes. Cook for around 5 minutes.
- Mix in the quinoa and continue cooking for around 20 minutes, stirring frequently until the sweet potatoes and quinoa are cooked. Add more water until the chili reaches your desired consistency.
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I absolutely love the combination of quinoa and sweet potatoes in chili. What is straightforward healthy recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
So glad you liked it! 🙂
This was such a comforting bowl of chili! I loved all the spices used and how it warmed me up on a cold day!
Definitely good on cold days 😉
This is the perfect quick weekday dinner recipe – and great the next day for lunch too!
Yes! The leftovers are so good!
This chili is so hearty and tasty, and. I love that it’s full of wholesome ingredients. Really delicious!
So glad you liked it!
Loved how easy this recipe was! Very flavorful. Luckily had all of the ingredients already. Thanks!
It’s so good to use with what you already have!
Chili is the perfect meal for this time of year! I love trying new chili recipes, and this one sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe share!
It’s one of my favourite flavours 😉
Oh my, this dish looks so delicious! The creaminess and the color it gives make it so enticing and tempting! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us! Loved it!
So glad you liked it 🙂
I love how easy and tasty this recipe is.
Even my husband loves it!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂