Sweet Potato Chili Bake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 7 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
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3 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (6-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, saute sweet potato and red pepper in oil until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, broth, beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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2.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; stir in cheese. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chili.
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3.
Cover and bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 324 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1204mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.
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