Sweet Potato and Veggie Chili
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 10 oz. sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1 14 1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes with juice, break up tomatoes in a bowl with your
fingers
1 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
This is a very simple and hearty chili. The sweet potato adds a nice sweetness in contrast to the smoky and spicy flavors. You may add more cayenne pepper for a little extra heat!
Heat olive oil in heavy medium sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Add red onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and stir for about a minute. Add 1 cup of the veggie broth and potato. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium and simmer until potato is almost tender, about 10 minutes.
Add stewed tomatoes with their juices and pinto beans along with the garlic and spices. Add zucchini and the rest of veggie broth (1/2 cup). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Simmer uncovered until chili thickens and potato is very tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in parsley or cilantro at the end.
SO HOW'D IT GO?
I love this recipe, delish and simple! I like the sweet/spicy combo. I'm going to have this for lunch tomorrow, bet it's even better then! I didn't change a thing. It's perfect the way it is. Thanks!
This is my new favorite recipe! I made this last night and it was awesome. The only thing I did differently was to omit the cayenne pepper and replace it with half of a fresh minced scotch bonnet pepper. I would only recommend this for those who like it really hot! The fruitiness of the scotch bonnet complements the sweet potatoes nicely.
I made this tonight and it was realllly good. The sweet potato added a tasty twist to the traditional flavor of chili. I will be making this again :)
This sounds incredibly good and the picture made me want some now, and it is only 6:30am!
Thanks for the warning about the cayenne pepper as I don't handle hot well. Will definitely try it and report back once I do. I am renovating my kitchen so the only ingredients I have on hand are the olive oil, salt and pepper. ;D Guess I better go shopping.
I just realized 1/4 tsp. of cayenne may be too hot for some. Use as little or as much as you can handle!! Enjoy!
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