Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne, adjust to taste
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato, onion and bell pepper and saute until onion softens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne, and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth and stir until combined. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Recipe by Alida's Kitchen at https://www.alidaskitchen.com/2013/10/06/sweet-potato-black-bean-chili/