Chili Mole

Serves:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large sweet potato (about one pound), chopped (3 1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili or regular chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 can whole plum tomatoes with juice (32- to 35-ounces each), crushing tomatoes
• 1 ounce finely chopped unsweetened chocolate, about 1/4 cup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup water
• 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• Accompaniment: sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, scallions, lime wedges