Black Bean Sweet-Potato Chili

50 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

179 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4-6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	teaspoons	olive oil
1	medium	onion	finely chopped
2	medium	garlic clove
2	medium	sweet red bell pepper	steamed, seeded, coarsely chopped
1	medium	jalapeno pepper	seeded, minced
1	can	tomato juice	low sodium, divided
1	tablespoon	chili powder
1	teaspoon	cumin
1/4	teaspoon	red pepper flakes	ground
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	can	tomatoes, canned with juice	low sodium, peeled, diced
1	cup	vegetable stock	or low sodium chicken
1	large	sweet potatoes, or yams	peeled, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1	can	black beans, canned	low sodium, drained, rinsed
2	tablespoons	cilantro	optional

Directions

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-low heat.

When the pan is hot, add th e onion and a couple tablespoons water.

Cover pan and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the garlic, bell peppers and jalapeno with about 1/4 cup of the tomato juice.

Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne and salt; stir 1 minute.

Then add the remaining tomato juice, tomatoes, broth and sweet potatoes.

Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook 15, minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir i n the black beans and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Stir in the cilantro, if Per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 246g

Amount per Serving

Calories 179 21% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 891mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	34%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 7.0g	15%

Vitamin A	241%		Vitamin C	157%
Calcium	8%		Iron	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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