{"id":34707,"date":"2022-05-25T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/?post_type=cp_recipe&#038;p=34707"},"modified":"2026-09-14T06:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:16:25","slug":"buckwheat-sweet-potato-chili-slow-cooker","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/recipes\/buckwheat-sweet-potato-chili-slow-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"Buckwheat Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n<p>Buckwheat Sweet Potato Chili is warm, comforting, hearty, and nourishing. Filled with vital nutrients in the sweet potatoes (beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C), black beans (protein, folate, magnesium, and fiber), and whole grains (fiber), this dish is smoky, savory, and filled with delicious spices \u2014 it\u2019s sure to please any crowd!<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">onion (chopped)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic red bell pepper (chopped)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">sweet potato (cut into 1\u201d cubes)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"5\">5<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">medium garlic cloves (minced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic jalape\u00f1o (seeded, minced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">chipotle chili powder (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">ground cumin <\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">onion powder <\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">smoked paprika (or regular paprika)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">dried oregano <\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">salt (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic tomato paste (BPA-free canned)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"14.5\">14.50<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic diced tomatoes (BPA-free canned)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic buckwheat (dry, rinsed)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1.5\">1 &#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">black beans (home-cooked or BPA-free canned, drained)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic corn (frozen or fresh)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Garnish<\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">cilantro (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">red onion (minced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"6\">6<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">lime wedges<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\">\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>In your slow cooker or Instant Pot, press the saut\u00e9 button and set the time for 5 minutes. Saut\u00e9 the onion, bell pepper, and sweet potatoes for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If your slow cooker doesn\u2019t have a saut\u00e9 option, then simply add all of the ingredients to the pot and set it to cook per the instructions in step 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the garlic and jalape\u00f1o and saut\u00e9 for an additional minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Stir in the spices and tomato paste until they\u2019re combined with the vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the diced tomatoes, buckwheat, black beans, corn, and vegetable broth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" 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