Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

• 1 1/2 cups sweet potato chopped into cubes
• 1/2 red onion diced
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno diced (optional)
• 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable broth + more to thin it out if you like
• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Toppings- NOT OPTIONAL:

• Greek yogurt or sour cream omit for vegan
• Shredded cheddar cheese or vegan cheese
• Chives
• Red onion
• Avocado
• Crackers tortilla chips or Fritos