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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
95
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
378
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
10587
IU
212
%
Vitamin C
 
49
mg
59
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sweet Potato Chili

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes or yams peeled and diced, about 1 large
  • 1 cups white onion diced
  • 4 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced (leave seeds if spicier flavor is desired)
  • 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper diced, about 1 large
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 15-ounce cans low-sodium diced tomatoes including juice
  • 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped (optional garnish)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers fresh or pickled, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
  • 1 fresh lime cut into wedges, (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté sweet potato,
    onion, garlic, diced jalapeño pepper and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, basil, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and salt; mix well and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and beans; simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Optional: Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño peppers and lime juice.
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Category: vegan, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, entrees, vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free