CHIPOTLE-KISSED RED BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Chipotle-Kissed Red Bean and Sweet Potato Chili image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 8h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
salt
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo

Steps:

Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the chili powder; cook 30 seconds.
Add in the sweet potatoes; stir to coat with the spices.
Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker; add in the tomatoes, beans, broth; season with salt; cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
When ready to serve, stir in the chipotles; taste to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 336.8, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 13.8, Protein 13.9