Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Chilies and Polenta Triangles Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Chilies and Polenta Triangles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 15- to 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained; 2 poblano chilies, seeded, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; Sour cream (optional); Avocado slices (optional); Orange wedges (optional); Polenta Triangles

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 15- to 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
2 poblano chilies, seeded, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Sour cream (optional)
Avocado slices (optional)
Orange wedges (optional)
Polenta Triangles

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add ginger, chili powder and cumin and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add sweet potatoes, orange juice and garlic and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir beans, poblano chilies and bell pepper into sweet potato mixture.
7
Cover and simmer until chilies are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
10
Cover and refrigerate.
11
Rewarm over low heat before continuing, stirring occasionally.)
12
Divide stew among 4 bowls.
13
Top with sour cream, avocado and orange, if desired.
14
Serve with Polenta Triangles.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Chilies and Polenta Triangles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Chilies and Polenta Triangles

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