Yam and Black Bean Chili - Christa Orecchio Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 large garnet yam, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1 28-ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed, or 4 cups freshly cooked
• 1 tablespoon organic cumin
• 1 tablespoon organic chili powder or chili blend
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)