MIXED BEAN CHILI WITH SWEET POTATO

MIXED BEAN CHILI WITH SWEET POTATO image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tsp olive oil
1 cup minced scallions
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tsp mild or hot chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
8 oz sweet potatoes, pared and cut into 1/2″ chunks
1 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes, chopped
8 oz drained cooked black beans
8 oz drained cooked red beans
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

1. In large saucepan, saute scallions, bell pepper until pepper is softened. 2. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano; stir to combine. 3. Add sweet potatoes and one cup water to vegetable mixture; bring liquid to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. 5. Stir in tomatoes, black and red beans and salt; return mixture to a boil. 6. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and mixture is thickened.