Sweet Potato & Quinoa Chili

Name: Sweet Potato & Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water (for water saute); 1 medium onion, diced; 5 – 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; a few dashes of garlic powder; a few dashes of onion powder; himalayan salt, to taste; 1 cup dried quinoa; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices) or 1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb.), diced (with or without skin); 5 – 6 cups water or vegetable broth (or combo); diced avocado; cilantro; diced onion and/or jalapeno