The Wellorist
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Great source of…
✓ Protein ✓ Fiber ✓ Antioxidants ✓ Manganese ✓ Iron ✓ Folate ✓ Magnesium ✓ Potassium ✓ Vitamins E
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 15.5 oz cans of cooked black beans
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 large sweet potato, or 2 small/medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Greek yogurt
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and salt and sauté for 5 minutes, until onions are clear
- Add tomato paste, black beans, broth, spices, hot sauce and quinoa
- Bring to a boil then lower heat to medium and add sweet potatoes
- Cover pot and let simmer for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender
- Scoop into serving bowls, top with dollop of greek yogurt and enjoy!
Tips:
- Don't love spice? Hold off on the hot sauce!
- Add fried egg on top for breakfast or mix cold leftovers into salad for lunch or dinner!