Barley and Sweet Potato Chili

Submitted by Food4Life

"from Canadian Living Cooks - Slightly modified. Makes 6 servings at 4 Weight Watchers points each."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• tomato with juice
• 1 cup broth
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans or (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

directions

1. Heat oil. Add onions and sautee for 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and spices, sautee for 1 minute.
3. Add barley, stir well.
4. Add tomatoes, broth, sweet potatoes and beans.
5. Cook in slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Or on stove top, simmer until sweat potatoes are cooked, 20-30 minutes.
7. Dissolve chili powder in lime juice. Mix into chili.