Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1 fifteen oz can black beans or kidney beans
• 1 fifteen oz can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 TB chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil for a minute or two, then add sweet potaotes, carrots, and bell pepper until onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low, and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.

Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes, until flavors have mingled and vegetables are cooked

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