Sweet Potato Chili

We have the tradition of going to my in-laws every Halloween for a chili dinner after trick-or-treating. I'm not sure how long the Mahoney's have been hosting this, but I know that I've been showing up every year since I met Jason. So, at least 24 years! Thanks to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases here in the Midwest, my mother-in-law is contemplating either not hosting this year or she'll have a drive-by pick up where she'll bring our chili dinner out to the car. It makes me so sad to see this tradition coming to an end for the foreseeable future, but since both mil and fil are in their 70's now, keeping them safe is super important so we can carry on the tradition with ALL family members in tact once we kick this virus to the curb. 

As a back-up, I have decided that I would make my own pot of chili this year, which differs from my mil's because it's vegetarian. Hopefully I haven't lost the meat eaters here, but you can certainly modify this recipe to include ground turkey, sausage, chorizo or ground beef, so don't close out of this recipe just yet!

This recipe is chock full of beans and veggies, both of of which are delicious and good for you, too. This was the first chili recipe I made after I switched to a vegetarian diet, and we've had it over and over again ever since. It's a tried and true recipe that my family can't get enough of!

Yield: Serves 6-8Author: Theresa M

 

Sweet Potato Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 32 ounce carton vegetable broth
  
• 3-4 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered
  
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
  
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• shredded Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom stock pot. Stir in chopped onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. 
2. Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add in the remainder of the ingredients except for the Parmesan, then increase heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat back to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until zucchini and sweet potatoes are fork tender. 
3. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle Parmesan on top if desired. Serve.
   

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 If you opt to add in meat, saute your meat of choice in after you've sauteed the onions. Once meat is browned, add in the remainder of the ingredients and finish the recipe as written. 

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3 Ingredient Game Day Dip #ProgressoGameDay

Last weekend, we hosted an impromptu football party. Food wise, I wanted to keep things simple. I wanted to serve finger foods and dishes that didn't require a lot of effort to put together or clean up after. I was really wanting a chili cheese dip, but spending a lot of time in the kitchen preparing the chili just wasn't meshing with my quick and easy plans. But, inspiration hit as I was browsing the soup aisle of the store and came across new Progresso Chili!

I purchased the New Progresso Roasted Vegetable Chili with 3 Beans, which is a meat-free option that includes tomatoes, carrots, roasted corn, red and green bell and poblano peppers and onions; and pinto, black and dark red kidney beans. I brought it home to whip up a quick and easy 3 ingredient dip that had my game day guests raving about its deliciousness! Best of all, it was put together and ready to be served in under 15 minutes!

Ingredients:

1 package Progresso Roasted Vegetable Chili with 3 Beans
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Start the first layer by spreading the cream cheese on the bottom of baking dish.
Next, add the Progresso Chili on top of the cream cheese.
Top the first two layers with the cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted.
*If desired, garnish with sour cream and chives.
Serve immediately.

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