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