Sweet Potato & Mixed Bean Chilli
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 heaped tbsp chopped garlic
- 1-2 green chillies
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 heaped tbsp paprika
- 1 heaped tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp all spice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tins kidney beans
- 2 tins mixed beans
- 400ml veg stock
- 2 medium (approx 500g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt & black pepper
- Handful chopped fresh coriander
- Squeeze of lime
Preparation
Using a large pot, sauté off the onion in the olive oil on a medium high heat for 5 mins, then add the chopped peppers, fresh chilli and garlic and sauté for another 6/7 mins
Add the dry spices, oregano, cocoa powder and bay leaves and sauté for a few mins to cook through the spices. Then add the chopped tomatoes, beans, veg stock and tomato purée. Stir well and bring up to a medium simmer for 30 mins
Add the sweet potato chunks, semi cover and simmer on low for 40-45 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking
Season to taste with salt and black pepper, add the fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime and stir well