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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp sea salt
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
4 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 6 cups freshly cooked)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder
1 tsp cocoa powder

For garnish: 1 lime cut into wedges and/or 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Directions:
Directions:
Warm oil in large pan over medium heat and add onion, red pepper, garlic and salt. Saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
Add sweet potato and lime zest and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, continuing to stir occasionally.
Add tomatoes, black beans, jalapeņo, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cocoa, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve this over brown rice, with lime wedges and cilantro, or with corn bread or taco chips alongside. In the summer, make this with fresh tomatoes from the garden instead of canned.

 

 

 

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