Sweet Potato and Kale Chilli

Sweet Potato and Kale Chili

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

1. 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.
2. Stir in the chili, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and cumin and cook for a futher couple of minutes.
3. 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.
4. At the last minute, add the kale. Don’t over cook it, just let it wilt slightly so it retains colour and texture.
5. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy with some brown rice.