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Chipotle Spiced Sweet Potato Chili

Maris Callahan — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:24:46 +0000

I have a theory that the only people who don’t like sweet potatoes haven’t tried them. And they definitely haven’t tried this chipotle sweet potato chili. Or maybe they have tried them but they’ve tried them plain, cooked half-heartedly in a microwave and topped with something lackluster, like fat-free sour cream or worse: fake butter. Sweet potatoes also take a lot of flack when it comes to French fries. Dedicated eaters have strong opinions about how they like their French fries: thick steak fries to drag through ketchup or barbecue sauce, thin crispy pommes frites to eat sprinkled with sea salt or truffle oil. Now I’m giving myself a craving for French fries. My point here is that sweet potatoes are easily an unsung hero in the tuber family and without having tried them in a wide variety of recipes that have different flavors and textures it’s hard to give them the credit they deserve. Sweet potatoes offer a myriad of health benefits so when you’re making a hot, stick-to-your-ribs, spicy chili recipe they are a perfect way to inject a little nutrition into your dinner. Save Print Chipotle Spiced Sweet Potato Chili Author: Maris Callahan Recipe type: Cooking for a Crowd, […]

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Pinto Bean and Beef Chili

Maris Callahan — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0000

January presents somewhat of a conundrum. On one hand, it’s cold out and the weather lends to hibernation, dim light, fireplaces and big bowls of chili…pinto bean and beef chili. The holiday season and abundance of cookies and calorie-laden treats seems long-ago but they’ve left a lasting presence on your jeans. It’s sluggishness versus the gym; comfort food versus healthy food. Luckily, things aren’t always black and white. In life there are gray areas and things that might seem to be one way are actually another. Things that seem bad or scary can work out for the best and dreams that seem highly unlikely sometimes wind up happening. There is no cryptic analogy here, but it’s late at night and I’m feeling particularly contemplative. And also, there’s chili. A thick and aromatic pot of cubed beef and beans, simmering with browned onions and beer might seem like it would wreak havoc on your diet. In actuality, each protein-packed serving has less than 400 calories. I skipped the radishes and avocados that the recipe called for and instead topped mine with a warm corn tortilla (for only fifty additional calories) and a spoonful of fat-free sour cream. If you don’t like […]

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