It is "chili" outisde...

Quand il fait froid (when it's cold outside), we tend to crave things to keep us warm.  There's that whole "stick to your ribs" fare or mom's home cooking.  We get nostalgic or think of thick soups or just having some hot cocoa by a fireplace.  Anything to keep your mind off the cold.  Chili is a most lovely dish.  The one presented here happpens to be vegetarian.  Go figure.  :  )  You can have some most filling and satisfying meatless chili and still come away warm and full.

Enjoy!

Des ingredients

1-2 oignons (onions), chopped

2-3 sweet potatoes of medium-large size, peeled and chopped

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 large can of crushed tomatoes (you can chop up some fresh tomatoes too if you like)

Des epices (garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin)  You can add some cocoa powder if you feel a tad adventerous

1.  Heat oil in a large dutch oven.  Add the spices until they become fragrant.  Saute the onions for 2 minutes, then add in the sweet potatoes.

2.  Cover and let the onions become more caramelized.  Add in some water to cover the mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Add as much water as you like.  It depends on how liquidy or thick you prefer your chili.  The one here was more thick and hearty i.e. moins d'eau (less water).

3.  Stir in the black beans.  Mix them in and stir for 2-3 minutes.

4.  Add in the crushed tomatoes and stir to make sure it is well covered.

5.  Cover and let simmer.  You want the sweet potatoes to be soft and tender.  At least an hour.

6.  Serve and enjoy.  
Note:  After sitting in the fridge, the spices  absorb into the chili making it that much tastier when you reheat it the next day.  Everyone loves leftovers.  ;  P