Sweet Potato Chili Slow Cooker

By devogirl

Happy Herbivore

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, optional
• Cayenne powder to taste, or hot sauce, if desired
• 28oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
• 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 sweet potato, diced
• 1 avocado, diced

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, combine the onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili, powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and cayenne or hot sauce. Add the tomatoes, beans, sweet potato, and 1 cu water. Cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened; Low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Serve with avocado, green onions, and tortilla chips if desired.