Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced, or 1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, depending on how spicy you like your chili)
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with their juices*
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Suggested garnishes: sour cream, grated cheese, thinly sliced green onions and/or chopped cilantro