![Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili](https://git.john.me.tz/jpm/Recipes/src/branch/master/images/sweet_potato_black_bean_chili.webp "Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili")
* 1 teaspoon chili spice (eg. ground chipolte or cayenne)
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 2 x 15oz cans black beans, rinsed (1 1/2 cups dried beans, broiled).
* 1 x 14oz can diced tomatoes
* 4 teaspoons lime juice
* 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1. Saute
In a deep pot or dutch oven, heat oil at medium-high. Add sweet potato and onion, stir often until onion is soft (4 minutes). Add gralic, chili powder, cumin, chili spice, and salt. Stir in spices constantly for 30 seconds.
2. Simmer
Add water, bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until sweet potato is tender (10 to 12 minutes).
3. Add remaining ingredients
Add beans, tomatoes, and lime juice. Increase heat to high to bring to a rolling boil, stiring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.