Chipotle-Kissed Red Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

A slow cooker vegetarian chili

• Ready In: 8 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1  medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
•  salt
• 1  tablespoon  minced canned chipotle chile in adobo

Directions

1. Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the chili powder; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add in the sweet potatoes; stir to coat with the spices.
4. Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker; add in the tomatoes, beans, broth; season with salt; cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
5. When ready to serve, stir in the chipotles; taste to adjust seasonings.