Black Bean And Sweet Potatoes With Chilies In Adobo

Name: Black Bean And Sweet Potatoes With Chilies In Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 kilogram sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 3/4 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 32 ounces black beans, cooked; 50 grams chipotle chile canned in adobo, about 4 peppers, with sauce; 3 large red peppers, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped; Additional fresh lime juice, to adjust flavour, if necessary; Brown rice, to accompany

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 kilogram sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 3/4 cups orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
32 ounces black beans, cooked
50 grams chipotle chile canned in adobo, about 4 peppers, with sauce
3 large red peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
Additional fresh lime juice, to adjust flavour, if necessary
Brown rice, to accompany

1
Coarsely chop the dried apricots and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup orange juice to apricots and soak till needed.
2
Heat oil in a 4 litre Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions till softened, then add cumin, ginger and chile powder (if using). Cook briefly, then add sweet potoatoes, garlic and orange and lime juice. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
3
Cook sweet potatoes 10-15 minutes till starting to soften, then add beans, red peppers, apricots (with orange juice) and chipotles.
4
Simmer another 15 minutes till peppers are tender and flavours are well blended.
5
Add the salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cilantro. If stew seems too sweet, adjust flavour with additional fresh lime juice.
6
Yields about 7 pounds of spicy vegetarian stew, or 8 servings, approximately 340 grams each, served over brown rice.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean And Sweet Potatoes With Chilies In Adobo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!