# 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 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
15 - ½ cup vegetable broth
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese or vegan cheese alternative
18 - ¼ cup sour cream or plant-based alternative
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1 avocado, diced
21 - Sliced green onions
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork; rub with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place on prepared tray and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until very tender.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to skillet; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper; cook while stirring for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
05 - Add drained black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly 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 lengthwise and gently fluff flesh with a fork.
07 - Spoon chili filling evenly into the opened sweet potatoes. Add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and sliced green onions.
08 - Serve warm with extra toppings on the side as preferred.
