Sweet Potato Fries with Black Bean Chili and Pickled Onion

A vibrant, multi-layered dish that harmonizes the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the profound heat of a rich, smoky black bean chili. The exquisite pairing of creamy feta, zesty pickled onions, and smooth avocado accents creates a balanced culinary experience, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or an elevated family gathering.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, garlic and chili with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables soften and brown slightly.
2Add the paprika, cumin, chili paste and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the smell spreads.
3Add the chopped tomatoes, rinse the can with water, then add the black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low heat.
4Mix the wine vinegar and sugar, and mix well. Cook uncovered for 35 minutes until the chili thickens.
5While the chili is cooking, prepare the sweet potato chips according to the package instructions.
6Place the crispy chips on a tray, and place the chili on top, crumble the feta cheese, add the pickled onion and the avocado if you want. Sprinkle cilantro and garnish with lime slices.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil, 2 red onions finely chopped, 2 roasted red peppers finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves finely chopped, 1 red chili finely chopped, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chipotle chili paste, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 14 oz canned chopped tomatoes, 19 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 lb sweet potato fries, 2 oz crumbled feta cheese, 1.75 oz pickled red onion, 1 avocado peeled and halved, 0.5 oz roughly chopped cilantro, 1 lime sliced

Nutrition

Calories: 193
Protein: 7.7g
Carbs: 30.9g

Chef tips

For a creamier texture, add avocado. Reduce chili for a milder dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 193
Protein: 7.7g
Carbs: 30.9g

Chef tips

For a creamier texture, add avocado. Reduce chili for a milder dish.

Culinary reasoning

A vibrant, multi-layered dish that harmonizes the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the profound heat of a rich, smoky black bean chili. The exquisite pairing of creamy feta, zesty pickled onions, and smooth avocado accents creates a balanced culinary experience, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or an elevated family gathering.

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