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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Course Chili, Soup, Stew & Chili
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tbs. olive oil
  • 2 tbs. chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans black beans (15 oz) rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee
  • 2 tbs. honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded or Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  • In a nonstick Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute sweet potatoes and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add the chili powder, garlic, cumin, and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, coffee, honey, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).