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Zesty Sweet Potato & Bean Chili

  • Author: Alexis Joseph
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, sauté onions for about seven minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, garlic and bell pepper and sautee for about seven more minutes, stirring often.
  3. Stir in the spices and cook a minute longer.
  4. Add the tomatoes (do not drain), beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a bowl. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for at least 30 minutes (preferably an hour for the best flavor).