Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin

Method

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.4 min timer
2. Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice; increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.5 min timer