Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes

Here's a filling, healthy vegetarian chili. It's easy to adjust the seasonings to add as much as or as little heat as you like. You could also add other vegetables such as carrots, celery, zucchini, or mushrooms. I also made these corn muffins to serve on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 large sweet potato, chopped
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid

In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cayenne and stir to coat. Add the sweet potato, black beans, and tomatoes, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Taste for seasoning. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt and corn muffins.