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Spices: Mild chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Notably, the recipe substitutes sugar with naturally sweet sweet potato, balancing acidity from tomatoes.
Base: Canned crushed tomatoes, legumes (black beans, kidney beans, and lentils), and vegetable broth cubes.
Cooking Technique
The process begins with sautéing onions until golden, then adding garlic and toasted spices to develop depth of flavor. The recipe stresses measuring out spices beforehand to prevent burning and to ensure each spice's aroma is preserved.