Vegan White Bean Sweet Potato Chili

Author: Heather Christo

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  45 mins

Total time:  1 hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onions, finely diced
• 1 jalapeno peppers, finely diced (keep the seeds for more heat)
• 12-ounces sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 3 carrots peeled and chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 15-ounce cans drained white kidney beans
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• kosher salt
• 1 avocado, chopped
• green onion, finely sliced
• fresno chili, thinly sliced
• chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large heavy pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil and the yellow onion and jalapeno and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is tender.
2. Add the sweet potatoes cubes and carrots and celery and cook another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the beans, vegetable broth, spices and the bay leaf. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Put a lid on the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes and then season with kosher salt to taste.
5. Serve hot with chopped avocado, cilantro and green onion on top.