Sweet potato-lentil chili

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 1/4 cups dry red lentils
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from wellandgood.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot on medium heat, add the water, onions, celery, sweet potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices, and stir through.

2. Cover and simmer over medium heat for six to eight minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat if the onions are sticking to the bottom of the pot.

3. Rinse the lentils. Add them to the pot with the water, tomatoes, beans, and bay leaf, and stir to combine. Increase the heat to bring to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf, and stir in the lime juice. Serve with lime wedges.