Sweet Potato Chili

A wonderful warming dinner!  Healthy, filling and yummy!  Made it for the first time last night, and my husband loved it and said he didn't miss the meat at all!  ;-)

2 Tablespoons olive oil

Medium red onion – chopped

4 cloves of garlic-minced

1 tablespoon chili powder – I used chipotle chili powder and used less – season to your liking!

1 tablespoon cumin

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

28oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes – I use Muir Glen organic

1 can black beans-drained and rinsed

1 can red kidney beans-drained and rinsed

2 medium sweet potatoes – peeled and diced

Optional toppings:

Pita chips

Diced radishes

Sliced scallions

In a large pot, sauté red onion in olive oil, when onion is translucent add in garlic and sauté.  Add spices; chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and pepper.  Sauté for about 30 seconds.  Add in tomatoes. Heat through, add in both beans.  Heat then add in sweet potato.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour (if you need it to simmer longer-that is fine too).  If you need to add some liquid ½ cup of water  can be added.  Serve with choice of toppings!  Enjoy!!!