Chili Sin Carne (Chilli Non Carne)

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 0.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 scotch bonnet chillies (seeds and membranes removed and finely chopped (Note 1))
• 2 medium red bell peppers (chopped )
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 400g (14oz) cans chopped tomatoes
• 250 ml or 1 cup water
• 1/2 400g (14oz) can black beans (Drained weight 120g or 4oz (Note 2))
• 1/2 400g (14oz) can pinto beans (Drained weight 120g or 4oz)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 lime (juice)
• Sour cream
• Grated cheddar or other hard cheese
• Guacamole
• Tortilla chips
• Jalapenos
• Tabasco sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Roast sweet potato: ---

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.

3. 3

   Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into cubes that are roughly 1.5cm x 1.5cm.

4. 4

   Add them to a baking dish and pour on olive oil and season with cumin, paprika, sea salt and cayenne pepper (if using). Incorporate the olive oil and seasoning with your hands until it is evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway

6. 6

   --- Chilli Sauce: ---

7. 7

   Meanwhile, place a pan or Dutch Oven on a medium heat, add olive oil, onions and the scotch bonnet chillis and fry them for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the red peppers, cumin and paprika and fry for another 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the crushed garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes

10. 10

    Pour the chopped tomatoes and water into the pan, adjust the heat until the sauce starts to simmer and leave the sauce to reduce for 20 minutes

11. 11

    Stir in the pinto beans, black beans and roast sweet potato to the pan and simmer for 10 more minutes

12. 12

    Add the lime juice and sea salt to taste.

13. 13

    Add half of the chilli to a food processor and puree quickly. You want to do this until the chunks are removed, but not so the mixture is completely smooth. You can also use a potato masher. Skip this step if you prefer a chunky chilli.

14. 14

    Serve and enjoy