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Sweet Potato Chili (V)

This Fall I taught my first series of cooking classes! I was so nervous but tried to focus on dishes I was most comfortable with and tried to make it a fun and enjoyable experience for the students. We made this recipe in the Fall Vegetarian Soups and Stews class and it was such a hit! What I love about this recipe is that it thickens up faster than regular veggie chili because of the starch in the sweet potatoes and it also keeps you full. It’s a complete meal! Super healthy, spicy and delicious.  I used two different types of beans, sweet potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, jalapeno, peppers and onions. Super simple! The seasoning was just cumin, smoked paprika and garlic powder. YUM! Freeze half of it for a yummy dinner next week!

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SWEET POTATO CHILI (V)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-mex
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can black beans
  • 1 16 oz can red beans
  • 2 16 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 cans low-sodium vegetable broth optional
  • 3 cloves of garlic diced finely
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 red pepper diced

Spices:

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder

Optional Toppings

  • avocado
  • yogurt
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the beans, chop and prep all the veggies.
  • In a pot, heat a few tbsps. of oil, and sauté the onion and garlic.
  • When onions are translucent, add 2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes to reduce the tomatoes.
  • Add the spices: 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 3/4 tbsp cumin powder and some salt.
  • Add the peppers and jalapeno and sauté for a few more minutes.
  • Add the beans, and vegetable broth(or just water) and enough water to to cover the chili by a few inches.
  • Simmer on medium for 15 minutes, or as long as you can for the flavors to blend and the chili to thicken.
  • Add the sweet potato and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until sweet potato is soft.
  • Check for seasoning, adding salt if necessary, and add water for desired consistency.
  • Serve, topped with yogurt, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime or avocado.

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