# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Chili Filling
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
12 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
15 - ½ cup vegetable broth
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar or vegan cheese
18 - ¼ cup sour cream or plant-based alternative
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1 avocado, diced
21 - Sliced green onions
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until very tender.
02 - While sweet potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for approximately 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add drained black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Once sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently fluff the interior with a fork.
07 - Spoon the chili mixture generously into each sweet potato’s cavity. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and green onions as desired.
08 - Serve warm with additional toppings on the side if preferred.
