As the weather gets cooler, enjoy a night in with an indulgent vegetarian sweet potato chili.
Ingredients
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1 can garbanzo beans - drained and rinsed
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1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
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1 can pinto beans - drained and rinsed
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1 red onion - chopped
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2 garlic cloves - chopped
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2 small sweet potatoes - cut into small cubes
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1 zucchini - chopped
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1 pasilla pepper - cleaned and chopped
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2 cans - fire roasted tomatoes 15 ounce (1 can pureed with emersion blender)
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2 tbsps tomato paste
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3 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 tsps smoked paprika
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2 tsps cumin
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
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2 tsps pasilla negro chili powder (any chili powder will do)
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1 tsp fresh or dried oregano
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1 1/2 tsps maple syrup
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Garnishes - pickled red onion, radishes, scallion, avocado and lime wedges
Directions
- In a dutch oven or soup pot heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add pasilla pepper, zucchini, sweet potato and spices. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 3 cups broth and beans. Cook for 20-30 minutes on a slow simmer. Check and add more broth if needed.
- Continue to cook until vegetables are done to your liking. Add maple syrup and lime juice. Taste and adjust if necessary.
- Serve with desired garnishes.
Take a look at our recommended pairing below.