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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lena B.
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Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes medium-sized
  • 1 can tomato diced or crushed
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1-2 yellow or red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups broth
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp sugar white or brown
  • 2-4 tbsp bourbon optional
  • 1 can black beans
  • ½ bunch of fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and cut sweet potatoes into large chunks (approximately 1-2" cubes). Dice onion, garlic and peppers. Add all Ingredients except the black beans and cilantro to the slow-cooker. Cook for 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high, stirring once each hour.
  • Add bourbon (if using), black beans and cilantro and continue to cook for another 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
  • Serve warm and garnish with plain Greek yogurt, more fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and diced red onion or green onion.