Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces
– 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 2 teaspoons cumin
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can (28 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
– 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles with juices
– Diced avocados for serving
– Fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
1-Prepare and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic to ensure quick and efficient cooking.
2-Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until they turn translucent, building a solid flavor base.
3-Add diced sweet potatoes and stir to coat with the aromatics, cooking for about 5 minutes to start softening them.
4-Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, and drained black beans, stirring everything well to combine.
5-Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, plus smoked paprika and oregano for extra depth, then bring the mixture to a boil.
6-Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
7-Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add optional ingredients like green chiles for a kick.
8-Serve hot with toppings like diced avocados and fresh cilantro for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🔪 Chop vegetables evenly for even cooking.
🌿 Add spices after vegetables soften to bring out the best flavors.
🥑 Use toppings like lime juice, cilantro, or avocado to add freshness and taste.
🥔 Using orange or red sweet potatoes can create a smoother texture.
🍲 For a thicker stew, mash some sweet potatoes and beans against the pot sides.
🌽 Substitute butternut squash for sweet potatoes or add corn for sweetness; different beans like kidney or pinto can be used as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian/Plant-Based
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1994 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 26 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg