Barley And Sweet Potato Chili Food

SWEET POTATO CHILI (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds, stirring for about 2 minutes or until fragrant and they start to brown. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind. Set aside.
• In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds or so. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened.
• Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and reserved cumin. Stir for one minute.
• Stir in barley.
• Add tomatoes and tomato juice and bring to a boil.
• Transfer mixture to crock pot and add vegetable broth, sweet potatoes and beans.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).
• Mix chili powder and lime juice together in a cup and add to crockpot along with the jalapeno. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
• Serve in bowls garnished with cilantro and I added non-fat sour cream to mine.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

KIDNEY BEAN, BARLEY, AND SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil the broth.
• Stir in the barley.
• Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the remaining ingredients except the fresh sage (if using dry sage add)
• Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
• Stir in fresh sage, simmer for 5 minutes.