Cheap, light, and possibly healthy ideas?

[syntheticjesso]

So our hours at work were cut from 40 to 32 hours a week, which is an instant 20% pay cut. Ouch. I mean, at least I still have a job, but still. Ouch. I'm going to have to eat really cheap

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[that_redhead]

I make sweet potato chili all-year round. It's not too heavy, and it tastes even better the next day.

[syntheticjesso]

You know, I've never had sweet potatoes. Do you have a favorite recipe?

[that_redhead]

Yep! I can't find my recipe (I swore I saved it in my memories.. grrrr...). However, here's the original recipe from hip_domestics. Enjoy!

black bean and sweet potato chili

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small pieces (i prefer to only use one)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 16 oz jar mild salsa
2 cans black beans (it calls for low sodium black beans, but i can never find them)
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream

heat the oil in a saucepan (large is better) over medium-high heat and saute the onion and garlic for 4 minutes or until soft. add the sweet potatoes, chili powder, salsa and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking for 13-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are fork tender. add the black beans with their juices and cook for another 3 minutes to get everything blended.

mix the cilantro with the sour cream and serve on top.

[syntheticjesso]

Thank you!

[that_redhead]

No problem :)

[aless02]

I can personally testify that this is AMAZING. My hubby & I were trying to eat less meat and this is now one of our staples to have when I can't think of anything else to cook! I use a slightly different recipe, but the principle is still the same - and I don't even like black beans OR sweet potato!!