Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1/2 tsp

ground dried chipotle pepper

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

olive oil, divided

onion, diced

4 cloves

garlic, minced

red bell pepper, diced

jalapeno pepper, sliced

2 tbsp

ancho chile powder, or to taste

1 tbsp

ground cumin

1/4 tsp

dried oregano

1 28 ounce can

diced tomatoes

1 cup

water, or more as needed

1 tbsp

cornmeal

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1 tsp

white sugar

1 tsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

2 15 ounce cans

black beans, rinsed and drained

1 pinch

cayenne pepper, or to taste

1/2 cup

sour cream, for garnish (optional)

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)