Thursday, August 2, 2018

SWEET POTATO & KALE CHILI

It’s frugal, super-nutritious and even meat-lovers will enjoy this as the sweet potato is so flavourful, filling and satisfying that they won’t miss the meat.


SWEET POTATO & KALE CHILLI RECIPE
A winter warming vegetarian chilli, packed with delicious flavours and healthy ingredients!



INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red chili finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (Optional - for extra heat)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 400 g tin of kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 large handfuls of kale
  • Salt & pepper , to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the sweet potatoes, onion and garlic. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes until the veg has softened slightly.
  • Stir in the chili, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and cumin and cook for a futher couple of minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans and chopped tomatoes, stir to coat the vegetables thoroughly then simmer gently for 30-35 minutes. Add a little water if it becomes too thick.
  • At the last minute, add the kale. Don't over cook it, just let it wilt slightly so it retains colour and texture.
  • Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!