Pinto bean sweet potato chili

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion; chopped
2teaspoonsChili powder
1cupCanned vegetable broth or water
110-ounce red-skinned sweet potato; (yam), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1can(14 1/2-16 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1can(15-16 oz) pinto beans; drained
3tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro
teaspoonGrated orange peel
2 Servings; Can be doubled.

Directions

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Heat saute liquid in heavy medium sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saut‚ until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and stir 1 minute. Add broth and potato. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium and simmer until potato is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and pinto beans. Simmer uncovered until chili thickens and potato is very tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in cilantro and orange peel.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Posted to fatfree digest by "leanne m. reidy" <leanne@...> on Mar 3, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.