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Sweet Potato Chili Bake

Sweet Potato Chili Bake
“I’m a vegetarian and wanted to develop some dishes that are a little heartier than traditional vegetarian fare. I created this recipe, and even my 1-year-old loves it!” —Jillian Tournoux, Massillon, Ohio
7 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

Directions

  • In an ovenproof Dutch oven, saute sweet potato and red pepper in oil
  • until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the
  • tomatoes, broth, beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes
  • or until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare corn bread batter according to package directions;
  • stir in cheese. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chili.
  • Cover and bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick
© Taste of Home 2013

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Sweet Potato Chili Bake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with toppings of
  • your choice. Yield: 7 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without optional toppings) equals 324 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 1,204 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013