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Sweet potato and quinoa chilli

Name: Sweet potato and quinoa chilli
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: onion 1 large, finely chopped; garlic 2 cloves, crushed; olive oil; mild chilli powder 1 tbsp; ground cumin 1 tsp; sweet potatoes about 750g, peeled and cubed; quinoa 100g, and drained; chopped tomatoes 400g tin; vegetable stock 600ml; black beans 400g tin, rinsed and drained; coriander a small bunch, to serve; soured cream or yogurt to serve (optional)

50 minutes
serves 4
Easy

This recipe for sweet potato and quinoa chilli makes a great veggie alternative to the traditional chilli. It's under 500 calories and is packed with flavour, so you won't even miss the meat - perfect for a midweek meal

By Janine Ratcliffe

August 24, 2015 at 8:50 am

Ingredients

onion 1 large, finely chopped
garlic 2 cloves, crushed
olive oil
mild chilli powder 1 tbsp
ground cumin 1 tsp
sweet potatoes about 750g, peeled and cubed
quinoa 100g, and drained
chopped tomatoes 400g tin
vegetable stock 600ml
black beans 400g tin, rinsed and drained
coriander a small bunch, to serve
soured cream or yogurt to serve (optional)

Method

Step 1

Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft.Add the chilli powder and cumin, cook for a minute then add the sweet potato, quinoa, tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes then add the beans and simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the squash and quinoa are tender and the sauce has thickened. Scatter over the coriander and serve in bowls with a dollop of soured cream or yogurt if you like.

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