Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, about 1 cup, chopped
• 1/2 lb lean ground turkey (optional)
• 2 smashed garlic cloves
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 4 cups diced tomatoes (and their juice)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• water or tomato juice (as needed)
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 1 (540 ml) can black beans, drained
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 small zucchini (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 lime

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large saute pan or small soup pot on medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add onion, turkey, garlic and sweet potato and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Add seasonings and saute for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and their juice and jalapeno and bring to boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   You might need to add water or tomato juice if too much liquid evaporates.

7. 7

   Stir in red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more.

10. 10

    Stir in squeeze of lime juice to taste.

11. 11

    Can be made a day in advance, add a little liquid when reheating.