Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew

Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew  

 

Ingredients:

  • – 1 tbsp olive oil
  • – 1 large onion, diced
  • – 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • – 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • – 1 bell pepper, diced
  • – 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • – 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
  • – 2 cups vegetable broth
  • – 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • – 1 tbsp chili powder
  • – 1 tsp cumin
  • – 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
  • – Salt and black pepper to taste
  • – Fresh cilantro, for garnish

 

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

2. Add the sweet potatoes and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.

5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

6. Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

 

Recipe Information:

Prep time: 10 minutes |

Cooking time: 30 minutes |

Total time: 40 minutes |

Calories: 250 per serving |

Servings: 4

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