Sweet Potato Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 tbsp. chili powder 
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1" pieces
• 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then add tomato paste and stir until well coated. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, 7 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. 
2. Add sweet potatoes, broth, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. 
3. Garnish with parsley before serving.

​Recipe and Photo from Delish