Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Laura Allen, Wellness Program Manager at Montereau, shares the recipe for a warm and filling chili with sweet potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow or white onion (diced // coconut or olive oil)
• 3 medium sweet potatoes (scrubbed clean + chopped into bite sized pieces: 3 potatoes yield ~4 cups)
• 1 16-ounce jar salsa (chunky is best)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans (with salt // if unsalted, add more salt // slightly drained)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder

For serving:

• Fresh cilantro
• Chopped red onion
• Guac / Avocado
• Lime juice

1. In a large pot over medium heat, sweat onions in 1 Tbsp oil and season with a healthy pinch each salt and pepper. Stir and continue cooking on medium heat until translucent and soft.
2. Add sweet potato and any desired spices at this time. Cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add salsa, water, and vegetable stock.
4. Bring mixture to a low boil on medium high heat and then lower heat to medium-low and simmer. Add black beans, cover and cook for at least 20 minutes more, preferably 30 - or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and the soup and thickened.
5. Serve with fresh cilantro, onion, avocado, and/or lime juice.