Vegan Sweet Potato Chili - Brand New Vegan

Ingredients

• 2-3 sweet potatoes (orange flesh - about 1.5 to 2 lbs)
• 1 Tbs aquafaba (juice from a can of black beans)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 large white onion (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1-2 tbs mild pickled jalapenos (optional)
• 1 Tbs chili powder (McCormicks®)
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes (28oz total)
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbs masa harina (or cornmeal)
• 1 tsp molasses (or other sweetener)
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
• 2 cans black beans, drained (rinsed if they are salted)