28. SWEET POTATO LENTIL CHILI
- PREP TIME: 15 minutes
- COOK TIME: 45 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes
- YIELD: 8
INGREDIENTS
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet chili seasoning*
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed (about 5 cups of pre-soaked lentils)
- 4 loosely packed cups fresh spinach leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cilantro, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large stockpot, heat olive oil to medium. Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent – about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chili seasoning and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes.
- Add sweet potato, vegetable broth and tomatoes. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add lentils and spinach.
- Replace cover and continue to simmer for 5 – 10 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Simmer for another 5 – 10 minutes, or until chili has reached desired consistency.
- Serve with fresh cilantro.
