Black Bean And Sweet Potato Chili (vegetarian)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 lime, zest and juice of
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 6 cups freshly cooked)
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional -- for garnish)
• 1 cup chopped cilantro leaf, washed and dried (optional -- for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 warm the oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onion, red pepper, garlic, and salt. saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
• 2 add the sweet potato and lime zest, cook 10-15 minutes more, continuing to stir occasionally.
• 3 add the tomatoes, black beans, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cocoa; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• 4 or omit the oil, throw everything in a crock pot, and cook on high for 6 hours.
• 5 serve over brown rice with lime wedges and cilantro.