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Kidney bean and sweet potato chili sin carne

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 35 minutes, around $1.32 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

35mintotal
≈ $1.32a serving
352kcalper serving
16gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Prep the veggies

    Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2 cm cubes. Thinly slice the onion and crush the garlic.

  2. Rinse the beans

    Open the can of kidney beans, pour them into the colander and rinse them under cold water. Let them drain.

  3. Cook the onion

    Heat 0.5 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat in the saucepan. Cook the sliced onion for 3 min, stirring, then add the garlic.

  4. Add the spices

    Add 0.5 tsp of smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp of cumin. Stir for 30 seconds to wake them up.

  5. Cook the sweet potatoes

    Add the sweet potato cubes and 10 cl of water. Cover and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 10 min.

    Tip · Don't add more water than the recipe says, or the sweet potatoes turn to mush and the chili gets runny. If it sticks, add a small splash of water.

  6. Add the beans and tomatoes

    Pour in the kidney beans and the can of crushed tomatoes. Season with 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of pepper, then stir.

  7. Simmer uncovered

    Let it simmer uncovered over low heat for 10 min, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens and the sweet potatoes are tender.

    Tip · Mash a few sweet potato cubes against the side of the pan with the spoon to thicken the sauce naturally.

  8. Taste and serve

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the chili piping hot.

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 352 kcal. 60% comes from carbs, 18% from protein and 14% from fat.

52 gCarbs
16 gProtein
6 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy352 kcal
Protein15.6 g
Carbs52.4 g
of which sugars16.4 g
Fat5.5 g
of which saturated fat1.1 g
Fiber17.7 g
Salt1.4 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $1.32 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $2.64for 2 people
≈ $1.32a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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