Sweet Potato Chili

Most times I would tell you you replace any ingredients with something that fits your diet, but in this rare instance, the Italian sausage is actually non-negotiable. Ground turkey or chicken doesn't have enough fat to fully enhance the flavors while cooking.

Inspiration: Delish

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium onions, chopped

2 bell peppers, chopped

1 Fresno chili, seeded and chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp sofrito

1 lb Italian sausage

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1" pieces

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes

Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

Preparation

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.