This recipe is courtesy of Kristin Blackway and Kelley Koplin, clinical dietitians at Bayhealth Medical Center. It was inspired by www.thehealthymaven.com.

Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (no sugar added)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (about 3–4 minutes). Add onions and cook for 3 more minutes.

Add peppers, jalapeño and garlic; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add spices, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and sweet potato. Bring mixture to a boil.

Once the chili is boiling, lower heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 30–40 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.