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Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili |
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 2 onions, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil (more if onions start to burn)
- 2 cans (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoon spices (cumin, chile powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder to taste)
- 1 large lime (or 2 small), zest and juice
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2" cubes
- 28 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cans (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 chipotle chiles (canned chipotle in adobo sauce), chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped leaves
- 1/2 - 1 cup water as needed
- Buy organic when possible!
Directions:
Saute garlic and onions in olive oil on low-
medium heat till limp. Add lime zest, squash,
1/2 lime juice, and spices and cook covered for
15 min (add a little water or olive oil if the
mixture starts to stick to the bottom). Add
tomatoes, black beans, chipotle chiles, cilantro
and cook until sweet potatoes are tender. Add
remaining lime juice and more spices to taste if
necessary, and simmer covered for 10 min, adding
more water if needed.
Serve with brown basmati rice and vegan "sour cream"!!!
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 1hr
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