Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Chili

I admit, my food photography skills need some work, but I promise you that the recipes I share here on Picnic have all been tried by me personally and receive my seal of approval.  So although this Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa chili may not look that appetizing... it truly is healthy and delicious!

 Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili via Ambitious Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced small
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Chipotle Tabasco sauce
• salt, to taste
• 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium tomato sauce
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 can black beans (15.5 oz), drained
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, plus more to thin if desired
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
• For Chipotle Creme:
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons Smoked Chipotle Tabasco sauce, plus more if desired
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard

 

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in  a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots and salt; saute for 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
2. Add the entire can of tomato sauce to the pot. Next add the black beans, vegetarian broth, all spices, and quinoa. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium, add diced sweet potatoes. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3. Make the smoked chipotle yogurt combine tabasco sauce, honey, and dijon mustard in a medium bowl.
4. Spoon chili into bowls and add yogurt sauce on top. Enjoy!

 

Comments

[Mimielaine]

That's funny. I have a sweet potato, black bean and couscous recipe that I love. Now I will have to try yours.

[jackie]

looks yummy! and i love that fabric.