Sweet potato and black bean chilli
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Looking to keep warm this winter? Try this tried and tested fantastic veggie chilli, combining sweet potatoes, jalapeños and black beans.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper , chopped
- 1 green pepper , chopped
- 1 carrot , chopped
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tsp sea salt
- large sweet potato , 1-2, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 lime , zested and juiced
- 800g of tinned chopped tomatoes
- black beans , 3 tins, drained
- 1 jalapeño , deseeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp of ground cumin
- 1 tbsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp brown sugar, or more to taste
- 1 handful of coriander leaves , chopped, washed and dried
- 2 tbsp of coconut oil , or olive oil
Method
1
Warm the oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onion, red pepper, green pepper, carrots, garlic, and salt. Sauté until soft, for about 4 minutes
2
Add the sweet potato and lime zest, and cook 10-15 minutes more, continuing to stir occasionally
3
Add the jalapeño, cumin, chilli powder, cinnamon, cocoa and oregano, stir and cook for a minute or two
4
Add the tomatoes, black beans, lime juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-40 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are very soft
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