Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

By Marieanne

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 4 oz. can chopped mild green chilies
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregeno
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from eatplaybe.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
Peel sweet potatoes or yams and chop into 1-inch cubes. Sauté sweet
potatoes or yams until they just begin to soften. Remove from heat
and transfer to separate bowl.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in same skillet and
Sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until onions are golden
brown. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add sweet potatoes or yams and continue to simmer until vegetables
are tender (10-15 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste.
4-6 servings