Sweet Potato Chili with Peanuts

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks (about 4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in juice
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced mild green chiles with liquid
• 4 to 6 Tbsp. chili powder, to taste
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, to taste
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• Salt
• freshly ground pepper