Olivia

Sweet Potato Turkey Chili 🍠🌶️

Ingredients:

* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 lb ground turkey
* 1 red onion, diced
* 1 red bell pepper, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 1½ tbsp chili powder
* 2 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* 1 can (796 mL) crushed tomatoes
* 1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 can (540 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* 2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to bring out the flavours.
4. Add sweet potato, crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans and broth. Stir to combine.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 25–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Remove the lid and simmer for another 5–10 minutes if needed to thicken. Season to taste.

Serve with cheese, Greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime!