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Recipe: Vegetarian Chili in Sweet Potato Boats (using black beans and corn)

Main Dishes - Meatless
VEGETARIAN CHILI IN SWEET POTATO BOATS

6 large sweet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, chopped
1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (or parsley), divided use
FOR SERVING:
1/3 cup plain yogurt
Fresh coriander leaves
Lime wedges

Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet; pierce all over with fork.

Bake in 400 degree F oven for about 1 hour and 25 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook green peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, stirring, for 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and black beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in corn and 2 tablespoons of the chopped coriander, cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Place sweet potatoes on plates; slit lengthwise through middle and mash inside slightly with fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Using back of spoon, make hollows in sweet potatoes and spoon in chili mixture. Top with spoonful of yogurt and sprinkle with remaining chopped coriander. Garnish with coriander leaves and lime.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Canadian Living magazine, March 1995

Meatless Main Dishes
"This recipe lends itself to creativity, as it can be prepared with almost any vegetables you like. The biscuit crust is a low-fat version of a traditional pot pie topping." - From: The Big Book Of Vegetarian

From: The Joy of Cooking: All About Vegetarian Cooking

"The garlicky hoisin sauce marinade helps to make this one of the most popular vegetarian dishes I prepare." - From: Asian Wraps

"There are two methods you can use for the eggplant: You can salt it and fry it, or you can first roast it in a hot oven instead of salting, then drain, slice, and fry." - From: New Classic Family Dinners

"Sun-dried tomatoes and Marsala wine perk up this fettuccine and mushroom toss." - From: Vegetarian Meals

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