Mindy - Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

 

Servings:6

 

Ingredients:

 

2 medium-large sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons light or extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 to 3 garlic cloves

1 medium red bell pepper, diced

1 can (32 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 or 2 small fresh hot chilies, minced

OR

1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chilies

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Dash or two of cinnamon and sugar (optional)

Salt to taste

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes on high until just firm, about

3 to 4 minutes per potato. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut

into 3/4-inch dice. Set aside.

 

2. Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and garlic and

sauté over medium heat until golden. Add the bell pepper, beans,

tomatoes, chilies, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a simmer. Cover and

simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and continue to

simmer until the vegetables are tender -- about 10 to 15 minutes.

 

3. Season lightly with salt. If time allows, let stand off the heat

for 1 or 2 hours, then heat through as needed.

 

 

, Julie Rodriguez

<novemeberbabyboy1 wrote:

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> The sweet potato and black bean chili sounds good, what is the recipe?

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