Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chili

from Family Circle

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Servings: 6 Prep 15 mins Slow Cook At least 6 hrs on HIGH or LOW for 8 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, core and seeds removed, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) jalapeno-seasoned petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 packages (8.8 ounces each) fully cooked microwavable brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)

Make It

1. Coat slow-cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Layer sweet potatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic and pinto beans in slow cooker. Combine tomatoes, chili powder, cocoa, cumin, salt, cayenne and 2 cups water in a medium-size bowl. Pour over vegetables.

3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

4. Stir cilantro into chili and serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 261, Fat, total (g): 2, chol. (mg): , sat. fat (g): , carb. (g): 53, fiber (g): 10, pro. (g): 9, sodium (mg): 651, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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