Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili (Vegetarian)

Name: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 11 cups
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)

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Recipe by Prose

From The Great American Detox Diet by Alex Jamieson.

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READY IN: 45mins

YIELD: 11 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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)

DIRECTIONS

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.
Add the sweet potato and lime zest, cook 10-15 minutes more, continuing to stir occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, black beans, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cocoa; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
OR omit the oil, throw everything in a crock pot, and cook on high for 6 hours.
Serve over brown rice with lime wedges and cilantro.

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