30-60 min4-6 servingsamerican

Sweet Potato Kale Chili

By Chef AJ

4-6 Servings

30-60 Minutes

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 30-60 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fiber, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

2 pound sweet potatoes, diced
1 large red onion
30 oz caned red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 red bell peppers, seeded, finely chopped
30 oz fire roasted tomatoes
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp chipotle powder
8 oz kale, shredded
3 cups orange juice

INSTRUCTIONS

In the Instant Pot, use the Sauté function to sauté onion and bell pepper in half of the orange juice for 8-10 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add all remaining ingredients except for the kale.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft, but not mushy.
Turn off heat and stir in kale so it wilts, then serve. Great with a piece of cornbread on top! Enjoy!

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About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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