Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large sweet potato, cubed
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 796mL cans diced tomatoes
1 398mL can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 398mL can adzuki beans, rinsed and drained
1 hot banana pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves, washed and dried
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion, cook until soft.
- Add red pepper, saute until slightly soft.
- Add the sweet potato and lime zest, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, continuing to stir occasionally.
- Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, hot pepper, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potato is soft.
Serves 6.
Curried squash and sweet potato soup
Saute for 15-20 minutes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion
Add and saute for another 2-3 minutes
3 cloves garlic
1-2 tbsp fresh ginger
Add, bring to light boil, reduce heat and cook covered for 30 minutes
2 cups veggie stock
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash (cut into chunks)
2 sweet potatoes
2 cups rice/soya minute
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garam masala
After 30 minutes, add 1/4 cup fresh parsley. Simmer for another 15 minutes
Cool slightly and puree.