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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.

Dec 19, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 15 Comments

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Healthy and delicious, this quinoa and sweet potato chili is made in the slow cooker. Perfect for busy days!

An easy and healthy sweet potato quinoa chili – this filling and flavorful dish is made in the slow cooker. This is a great recipe to make during busy weeks!

slow cooker sweet potato quinoa chili

We all have busy days and weeks – when it seems like there’s no way to follow a meal plan or make balanced recipes each night.

During weeks like that, I’ve come to rely on my slow cooker. It’s awesome for making delicious curries, soups, and chili. This recipe for sweet potato quinoa chili is one of my favorites.

quinoa sweet potato chili

This sweet potato quinoa chili is so super simple to make. It’s full of healthy ingredients, and it just takes a few minutes to put together.

The hardest part is dicing the sweet potatoes! Everything else is quick – just dump it in the slow cooker, put the lid on, and go about your day. It couldn’t be any easier to make, and it’s very hearty and comforting for a chilly winter evening.

Your house will smell awesome while it cooks, and if you want to make a batch of vegan cornbread to go alongside it, that would be the perfect accompaniment.

You could also serve a green salad, or keep it very simple and serve chips and salsa on the side.

vegan quinoa chili

What kind of quinoa is best for chili?

You can use white or red quinoa for this chili recipe. Either will work very well.

What can be used instead of sweet potatoes in this chili recipe?

You can use butternut squash, acorn squash, or even a mix of carrots and zucchini if you wish.

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Healthy and delicious, this quinoa and sweet potato chili is made in the slow cooker. Perfect for busy days!
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.

A healthy slow cooker chili made with quinoa, beans, and sweet potatoes.
Course Soup
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword quinoa chili recipe, vegan chili recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 331 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 14 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14 ounces white beans drained and rinsed
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • ¾ cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Toppings:

  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • diced green onion
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the olive oil, chopped onions, sweet potatoes, beans, broth, quinoa, corn, and spices in a slow cooker.
  2. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.
  3. After the cooking time, combine the cornstarch and water in a small container with a lid and shake well, then add to the chili. Stir well. Place the lid on and let it cook for 15 more minutes to thicken.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Recipe Notes

You can use white or red quinoa.

Feel free to use whatever vegetables you wish! If sweet potatoes don't work for you, use any root vegetable.

If you don't want to make this in the slow cooker, you can make it on the stovetop. Bring it to a boil, and then cook on medium heat until the quinoa is cooked and the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili.
Amount per Serving
Calories
331
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Sodium
 
1087
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
914
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
59
g
20
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
6740
IU
135
%
Vitamin C
 
2.7
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
108
mg
11
%
Iron
 
5.4
mg
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you don’t want to use your slow cooker for this recipe, you can make it on the stovetop. See recipe notes for instructions.

This post was originally published in February 2016. It has been updated.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Michelle

    March 27, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    I’m always so happy when a new recipe is a success. And this was! It’s a keeper. :)

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  2. Darryl

    May 22, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is really great, tasty and easy to make

    Reply
  3. Amber

    January 30, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    I have this cooking in the crock pot right now. Do you have nutrition information for this recipie? Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

    February 02, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 03, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Thanks, Lauren!

      Reply
  5. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    February 01, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Yum! This chili has so many of my favorite ingredients. Slow cookers are such a help in super busy times!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 03, 2016 at 11:42 am

      For sure!

      Reply
  6. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    February 01, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Slow cookers are one of the best appliances for busy weeks! This quinoa chili looks SO good, Kelly! Love the comforting ingredients!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 03, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Thanks, Gayle!

      Reply
      • Brenda Hill

        September 03, 2019 at 12:41 pm

        I was wondering if the quinoa takes on too much liquid in the recipe pr do you add it later?

        Reply
        • Kelly Roenicke

          September 11, 2019 at 4:32 pm

          If it seems like it gets too dry, you can add some warm water or broth as you are cooking. I didn’t have that trouble though.

          Reply
  7. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    February 01, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Good luck with your crazy week, Kelly! We’ve got a crazy week on tap here too, so I definitely think I’m going to have to fill up the crockpot with this gorgeous chili!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 03, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Thanks, Sarah! Good luck to you as well!

      Reply

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