Sweet Potato Chili

RECIPE RATING: EASY

Gather the ingredients…

-1 yellow onion, chopped

-1 large sweet potato cut into 1/2" pieces

-3 garlic cloves, minced

-15 oz can of reduced sodium black beans, drained/rinsed

-6 oz can of tomato paste

-4 cups of vegetable broth

-2 to 3 tbsp of chili powder (dependent on preference)

-2 to 3 tbsp of cumin (dependent on preference)

-1 tbsp turmeric

-1 tbsp olive oil

-1 cup uncooked quinoa

-Salt and pepper to taste

Put it all together…

-In a large saucepan add olive oil, onion, garlic and cook on medium heat until golden brown

-Add turmeric, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes

-In a large pot, add the above ingredients, as well as black beans, sweet potato pieces, vegetable broth and quinoa

-Cook on medium heat until it reaches a boil. Reduce heat to simmer until chili thickens

-Add additional seasoning to taste if needed. If chili is too dry, add more water

-Enjoy with cheese, avocado and tortilla chips!