Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

By the end of this week, the high temp is going to be in the low 40s. You know what that means? We need some I'm-really-cold-and-need-something-to-warm-me-up meals. And it's a bonus when the meal makes itself in the crock-pot...right? Try this one out!
*original recipe found here
**another bonus...this could be used for a Meatless Monday meal!

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

2 sweet potatoes

1 onion

1 red bell pepper

1 can black beans

1 can fire roasted tomatoes

1.5 cups vegetable broth

3 cloves of garlic

1 t cumin

1 t paproka

1/2 t salt

juice of 1 lime

Chop up the sweet potatoes, onion and red bell pepper. Add all ingredients into the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5. You can top it with a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt or some cheese. Enjoy!

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