Smoked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, smoked
• 1 cup black beans, cooked
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin ground
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add cubed smoked sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened.

5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper, adjust seasoning to taste, and let the chili rest off heat for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot, garnished with optional chopped cilantro.