Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced bell peppers (about 1 medium)
• 1 cup diced red onion (about 1 medium)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp.)
• 1 ½ tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. coriander
• ½ tsp. cayenne
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3-4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (28 oz.) can low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa

Directions

1. Add all ingredients into a slow cooker. Turn on high and cook for four hours; turn down to low and continue to cook until ready to serve.
    
2. If too thick, stir in another ½ - 1 cup of water.

Tip: Serve with diced avocado and plain Greek yogurt (sour cream substitute) for more health benefits and flavor!

This recipe was submitted by YMCA of Western North Carolina.