Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 TBSP virgin coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

4 cloves garlic

1 ½ lbs. orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 28oz. can organic fire roasted diced tomatoes

1 ½ cups organic strained tomato

2 cans organic black beans w/liquid

½ tsp. chipotle chili power

1 TBSP fresh thyme, finely chopped

¼ cup organic cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy soup pot. Add onion and celery and sautéed until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, garlic and jalapeno and cooked for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.  Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Stir well to incorporate the cacao powder. Bring pot to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered until sweet potatoes are tender 20-30 minutes depending on size of potatoes. You can add a little water if you think it needs more liquid.

Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped green onion, chopped avocados, plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or whatever sounds good to you! Enjoy!