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Sweet potato chilli

Name: Sweet potato 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, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, 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

Published: August 24, 2015 at 8:50 am

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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, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, 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 sweet potato 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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