Sweet Potato Chili
A chunky orange chili is a nice option for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Serve this warm comfort dish on a cold evening out or after the hockey game. Make it ahead and reheat it for an easy and quick meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable stock sodium reduced
- 3 small sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 2 lbs/1 kg)
- 1 can tomatoes diced (28oz)
- 1 can red kidney beans low sodium, drained and rinsed, 19 oz/540 mL
- 1 green pepper diced
- 3 cups cooked brown rice hot
Instructions
- In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour and cook stirring for 1 minutes. Add stock and stir until smooth.
- Add sweet potatoes and tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until almost tender. Add beans and pepper and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and slightly thickened. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve over brown rice.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Chili
Per
569 g
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2.5
g
16
%
Carbohydrates
80
g
27
%
Fibre
13
g
54
%
Sugars
15
g
17
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
680
mg
30
%
Potassium
1120
mg
32
%
Calcium
121
mg
12
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Acknowledgement
Developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©2011 The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Reproduced with the permission of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.