Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chilli - Vegan & Gluten Free

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chilli 


Ingredients:

1 large roasted Kumara/Sweet Potato
(Peeled, diced, tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper).
Red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tin of black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tins of tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 c. quinoa (red works best)
Chilli spices: 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1tsp ground coriander.
Coriander to garnish


Method:

 1. In a large pot sauté the red onion, garlic with 2-3 Tbsp of water for 3 minutes.
2.  Add the rest of the ingredients including 1 can filled of water. Stir well.
3.  Place lid on the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, check half way, stir and check if more water is required.
4. Once quinoa is cooked add the roasted kumara/sweet potato and stir, simmer for 5 minutes.

* Add lime and chilli flakes if you wish with the coriander.

Enjoy, this is great the next day heated up for lunch, if you have any left overs. X


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