Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili with Grilled Shrimp

Cajun French:  la patate douce (la pa-tat doos) – sweet potato

 

platedLaurie found a recipe for sweet potato black bean chili (http://bit.ly/1csOWxI) from Eating Well on Pescetarian Living Facebook Group.  Immediately Laurie was interested; John not so much.  But John was willing to give it a try.  We adapted the recipe to our liking and it was a hit for both of us.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

12 med/large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on

2 tsp avocado oil

3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chunked

1 onion, chunked

5 cloves garlic, smashed and rough chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded quartered and sliced

2 tbl chili powder

4 tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

2 ½ cups vegetable stock

4 cups black beans with juice (about 1# dry)

1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes

4 tsp lemon juice

½ cup rough chopped fresh cilantro

Cilantro leaves for garnish

 

Cook black beans according to package directions

 

Heat avocado oil to medium in dutch oven

Add sweet potatoes and onion

Sauté until tender, about 8 minutes

Add garlic and jalapeno, sauté 4 minutes

Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and salt

Stir constantly about 30 seconds

Add vegetable stock and bring to a simmer

Cook covered and simmering 10-12 minutes

Add beans, tomatoes and lemon juice

Bring to a boil and then return to simmer

Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until reduced to your liking

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro

 

Sauté shrimp in avocado oil until pink

 

Serve chili in bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves and sautéed shrimp

Accompany with cornbread

 

Note:  We cooked the black beans, but you can use canned ones.

We think cinnamon enhances the flavor of cumin and oregano; it can be left out or use 1/8 tsp.

Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Cilantro
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Jalapeno and Garlic
Jalapeno and Garlic
Cut Sweet Potatoes
Cut Sweet Potatoes
Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Sweet Potatoes and Onions Cooking
Sweet Potatoes and Onions Cooking
Vegetable Stock Added
Vegetable Stock Added
Fire Roasted Tomatoes Added
Fire Roasted Tomatoes Added
Black Beans Added
Black Beans Added
Chili
Chili
Cilantro ready for mixing
Cilantro ready for mixing
Chili plated with cilantro
Chili plated with cilantro
Black Beans Cooking
Black Beans Cooking
Shrimp Seasoned
Shrimp Seasoned
Shrimp Cooking
Shrimp Cooking
Cooked Shrimp
Cooked Shrimp
Skillet Cornbread
Skillet Cornbread
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