Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

 

 

Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

 

This is a hearty vegan dish as is, or you can add ground turkey to please the meat eaters. Serve with an assortment of toppings such as cheese, sour cream, cilantro, chopped scallions and diced avocado.

 

-2 Tbsp olive oil

-1 yellow onion, diced

-1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, diced

-5 cloves garlic, minced

-15 oz diced tomatoes

-1-2 c vegetable broth

-1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced

-1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

-1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

-1/2 Tbsp chili powder

-1/2 Tbsp cumin

-1/2 tsp oregano

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/4 tsp black pepper

-1 Tbsp sugar

-your choice of cheese, sour cream, cilantro, scallions or avocado for topping

 

 Heat oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, saute until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.