sweet potato & black bean chili

Name: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 - medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced; 1 - large onion, diced; 4 - cloves garlic, minced; 1 - bell pepper, diced; 1 can(s) 14 oz diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) 15 oz black beans, well rinsed and drained; 1 - chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 4 teaspoon(s) lime juice; 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 4 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) tumeric; 2 - cilantro bullion cubes (or vegetable); 3 cup(s) water; ## TO FINISH; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro; ## OPTIONAL; 1 cup(s) turkey, cooked and chopped; - sour cream; - black olives; - green onions, chopped

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Susie D.

Updated on Feb 18, 2017

This recipe utilizes sweet potatoes and black beans to make a surprisingly tasty main dish. It's more of a thickened soup rather than a robust bowl of Texas red chili. Adding chopped turkey (or chicken) is listed as an option, but my family has enjoyed it both ways. adapted from Eating Well.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 6 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 - large onion, diced
4 - cloves garlic, minced
1 - bell pepper, diced
1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
1 can 15 oz black beans, well rinsed and drained
1 - chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
4 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon tumeric
2 - cilantro bullion cubes (or vegetable)
3 cups water
TO FINISH
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
OPTIONAL
1 cup turkey, cooked and chopped
- sour cream
- black olives
- green onions, chopped

How To Make sweet potato & black bean chili

Step 1

Add ingredients to crockpot in order listed, reserving the items listed under finishing and optional for use later. Turn on low. Cook for 5-6 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 2

To finish: Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Add cilantro (and chopped turkey if using.) Stir and turn crockpot on high. Check after 30 minutes. The chili should be thickened and ready to serve.
Step 3

Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and/or black olives if desired.
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