Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Recipe for Fighting Childhood Malnutrition
This roasted sweet potato and black bean chili recipe is not only delicious but also helps in the fight against global childhood malnutrition. By making this vegetarian chili, you can contribute to the cause and make a difference. The key to this recipe is the roasting of the sweet potatoes, which gives them a meatier texture. The chili base is made with onions, garlic, red bell pepper, cumin, ancho chili powder, dried oregano, diced tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, cornmeal, and a secret ingredient - unsweetened cocoa. After simmering for 30 minutes, you add the drained and rinsed black beans and the roasted sweet potatoes. Simmer for another 15 minutes and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve this hearty and flavorful chili with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with cilantro. It's a satisfying and nutritious meal that you won't believe is vegetarian.
Ingredients:
- 3 sweet potatoes
- Chipotle pepper
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Jalapeno
- Cumin
- Ancho chili powder
- Dried oregano
- Diced tomatoes
- Water
- Sugar
- Cornmeal
- Unsweetened cocoa
- Black beans (canned, drained, rinsed)
- Splash of water (if needed)
- Salt (to taste)
- Cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- Sour cream (for garnish)
- Cilantro (for garnish)
Cooking steps:
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss with chipotle pepper, salt, and olive oil. Roast in a 400-degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
- In a dutch oven or large kettle, sauté onions, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno in olive oil with cumin, ancho chili powder, and dried oregano.
- Add diced tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, cornmeal, and unsweetened cocoa. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in drained and rinsed black beans, then add the roasted sweet potatoes.
- Adjust the liquid level if necessary by adding a splash of water. Simmer for another 15 minutes and adjust the seasonings.
- Serve the chili with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with cilantro.
