Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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Vegetarian chili.

Yeah, I know what you’re thinking.  How can a chili that is lacking in all things ground meat actually taste good?

Well, this vegetarian chili just-so-happens to be both big on flavors and and nutritional content with vitamin-packed sweet potatoes and protein-packed black beans.

Plus, you can simply throw all of the ingredients in the crock-pot and let them simmer away while you go about your day.  Basically, if you can peel potatoes, then you make this meal.

It is the perfect bowl of warmth for the these cold winter months, especially if you just ran a Snow-A-Thon

RECIPE:  SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

(Adapted slightly from Taste of Home)

Ingredients:

• 3 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Chili powder
• 4 Cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
• 1 Tsp Ground cumin
• 1/4 Tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 15-oz Cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 28-oz Can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 C. Brewed coffee (I subbed 1 Tsp. instant coffee mix)
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 1/2 Tsp Salt

Instructions:

1.  Saute your chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and softened.

2.  Add all of your ingredients, including your onions, to a crock-pot or slow cooker.

3.  Cook on high until potatoes are softened (about 2 hours), then reduce to the low or warm setting until you are ready to serve.

ENJOY!

I had leftover chili on Tuesday night with a dollop of sour cream and I have to say it was equally good as the first day!

I also had a great salad for lunch on Tuesday.

And some frozen fruit (peaches and strawberries) with yogurt and granola for breakfast.  Yum!

The morning workout:

• 50 minutes elliptical
• Abs, Knee-ups in captain’s chair (3 x 20 reps)
• Abs, Regular crunches (3 x 25 reps)
• Abs, Oblique crunches (3 x 25 reps each side)
• Abs, Low ab leg swing downs (3 x 25 reps)

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Current Shabbott’s Habit: Processed Foods Outta Here
All whole foods today!
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Shabbott’s Habits already met:
1. Drink more water - finished March 9 & still going ~ 75 oz
2. Move it or lose it – goal met April 5 ~ 50 minutes elliptical
3. Breakfast of Champions – goal met May 3 ~ Fruit, yogurt, granola
4. Sleep like a baby – goal met May 31 ~ 7
5. Say Yes to Fruits/Veggies – goal met June 28 ~ 3 / 3
6. No Wait for Weights – goal met July 26 ~ Abs
7. Empty Out Empty Calories – temptations = Skinny Cow
8. Take your vitamins – goal met September 26 – Took them!
9. Bye-bye artificial sweeteners – goal met October 24 – None
10.  Core Challenge – goal met November 21 – Assorted abs
11.  Portion Contortion – 1 Cup fruit, measured, 1 serving granola, measured
12.  Meditation Sensation – Ab stretches between exercises
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~Rewind to Monday~

Breakfast: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal.

Lunch: Simple sandwich and veggies.  Apple for a snack (not pictured).

Dinner: Leftover pizza and a garlic knot

Dessert: Skinny Cow ice cream

The morning workout:

• 4 mile recovery run

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Current Shabbott’s Habit: Processed Foods Outta here
I had one processed ice cream bar today
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Shabbott’s Habits already met:
1. Drink more water - finished March 9 & still going ~ 64 oz
2. Move it or lose it – goal met April 5 ~ 4 mile run
3. Breakfast of Champions – goal met May 3 ~ Pumpkin pie oatmeal
4. Sleep like a baby – goal met May 31 ~ 7
5. Say Yes to Fruits/Veggies – goal met June 28 ~ 1 / 3
6. No Wait for Weights – goal met July 26 ~ Off
7. Empty Out Empty Calories – temptations = Na
8. Take your vitamins – goal met September 26 – Took them!
9. Bye-bye artificial sweeteners – goal met October 24 – None
10.  Core Challenge – goal met November 21 – 70 crunches
11.  Portion Contortion – 1 serving oatmeal, measured; 2 oz sandwich meat measured
12.  Meditation sensation – pre-run stretching routine
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