Sweet Potato Chili

My new favorite recipe.  I know it sounds weird but trust me on this one.  Oh my gosh is this stuff awesome! It’s the perfect lunch or dinner dish for a cool fall or cold winter day.

Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves – minced
• 1 small onion – diced
• 2 sweet potatoes – peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
• 2 medium carrots – sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper – chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 15 oz can black beans
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp 17th street magic dust (optional)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preperation:

Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil for a minute or two, then add sweet potatoes, carrots and bell pepper until onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low, and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.

Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, until flavors have mingled and vegetables are cooked.

Makes 5 servings of homemade black bean chili.

Nutritional Info:

• calories – 427
• fat – 7.5 g
• protein – 22 g
• carbs – 72 g
• fiber – 17.3 g

7 Responses to “Sweet Potato Chili”

1. Indo says:

   October 19, 2011 at 9:11 am

   The wifey is away at a Dog Show and I am gonna make this for myself sometime this week—but I have no idea what 17th Street Magic dust is—is it like a PWO?? Now THERE is some Magic Dust!!

   Seriously, I’m guessing it is in the spices section in the grocery store. Being in a small town, I may not be able to find it—does it add that much to the flavor?
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2. Ryan Hall says:

   October 20, 2011 at 1:43 pm

   Hey wanted to let you know that I tried this last weekend for our little football party, of the hinges good!! It was a perfect meal for a sunday and healthy to boot!! I am going to reference this post as well so thank you.

   Ryan

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   admin Reply:
   October 20th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

   awesome Ryan! Glad you liked it. It’s a weekly staple for me now

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3. Craig T. says:

   November 4, 2011 at 7:36 pm

   I to would like to know what 17th street magic dust or what pwo is ansd is it available in Canada? What can i sub for it otherwise?

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   admin Reply:
   November 5th, 2011 at 9:29 am

   17th street magic dust is just a dry BBQ rub that is made by a local restaurant here in Illinois. It’s not necessary for the recipe but I imagine you could add a bit of any dry rub as a substitute.

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4. Stephen Hollinger says:

   November 7, 2011 at 5:39 am

   This was great. Perfect for fall weather.

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   admin Reply:
   November 7th, 2011 at 1:59 pm

   awesome! glad you like it

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