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!

Recipe Adapted : SWEET POTATO & KALE CHILI @ wallflowerkitchen