Bhakti Chai-infused Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 3 medium organic sweet potatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons tea seed, olive, or coconut oil (or any high-heat oil)
• 1 yellow or Vidalia onion, diced small
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder (or a pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large organic tomatoes, diced small (or 1 14-ounce jar organic crushed tomatoes, with juices)
• 1 3/4 cup Bhakti Chai original concentrate, divided
• 1/2 cups vegetable stock or broth
• 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups cooked organic black beans (or two 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice (see note above)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional; see note above)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
• BHAKTI VEGAN CREAM
• 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour, drained
• 3/4 cup Bhakti Chai original concentrate
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger juice (see note above)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of ground cardamom
• Pinch of ground cinnamon