Black Bean Yam Chili
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Ingredients
  • 2 TBL Olive oil or Coconut Oil
  • 1 Red Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Medium Red Onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 large Garnet Yam, cut into cubes (1/2 inch)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 28-oz can of Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
  • 3 cans Black Beans (or 4 cups freshly cooked)
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 TBL. cumin
  • 1 TBL. Chili Powder (I use a Chili Blend)
  • 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder
  • 1 c. chopped Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. In large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, red pepper & sea salt until soft (about 4-5 min). Add the cumin & chili powder and stir to combine. Cook for another minute. Add chopped sweet potato, water & lime zest & tomatoes, cooking about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the black beans, lime juice and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if desired. Serve over brown rice or with corn bread
Recipe by Put Yourself First at https://www.putyourselffirst.com/black-bean-yam-chili/