Sweet Potato Chili

I love chilis but like mine a little on the sweet side.  Sweet Potatoes fill the bill.  Loaded with great nutrients such as beta carotene, it makes a chili outstanding.  Something about the sweetness combined with the spice of the chili makes you want seconds.  Hope you enjoy. 

Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients

·                       1 ½ lbs of  sweet potatoes peeled and diced into bite sized pieces

·                       1 large onion chopped

·                       1 large or 2 small red bell pepper chopped

·                       1 tsp of olive oil

·                       1 can of kidney beans rinsed and drained

·                       1 can of black beans rinsed and drained

·                       1 14 oz can of petite diced tomatoes

·                       1 6 oz can of tomato sauce

·                       1 cup of corn kernels (can use frozen)

·                       1 tsp of cumin

·                       2 ½  tsp of chili powder

·                       salt and pepper to taste

·                       fresh cilantro for garnish- optional

·                       pre-made guacamole- optional

Directions

Saute peppers and onions in 1 tsp of olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for corn and fresh cilantro.  Simmer for about 35 minutes, add frozen corn and heat through 2-3 minutes.   Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of fresh guacamole.