Indian Spiced Two Beans and Sweet Potato Crock Pot

Name: Indian Spiced Two Beans and Sweet Potato Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup mushrooms button, or cremini, sliced; 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, drained and rinsed; 15 ounces pinto beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, or black beans; 2 pounds sweet potatoes, or yams 2 to 4, depending on the size; 2 1/4 teaspoons cumin ground; 3/4 teaspoon coriander ground; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons honey; 10 ounces spinach, frozen chopped; 1 x yogurt, plain as needed; 1 x cilantro as needed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup mushrooms button, or cremini, sliced
15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 ounces pinto beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, or black beans
2 pounds sweet potatoes, or yams 2 to 4, depending on the size
2 1/4 teaspoons cumin ground
3/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
2 tablespoons honey
10 ounces spinach, frozen chopped
1 x yogurt, plain as needed
1 x cilantro as needed

1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add onions, stirring often, and cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, and cook until most of the liquid has been evaporated and the onions and mushrooms are both browned, about 10 minutes.
4
Transfer the mixture into crock pot.
5
Add the frozen spinach into the pan, and cook until the spinach are thawed and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Meanwhile add both chick peas, pinto beans or black beans, and sweet potatoes into a 6-quart crock pot.
7
Add dry spices, and pour in lemon juice and honey.
8
Add the thawed spinach.
9
Stir everything all together until well mixed.
10
Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
11
Serve warm with naan bread with some yogurt and cilantro on top if needed.

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onions chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup mushrooms button, or cremini, sliced, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Two Beans and Sweet Potato Crock Pot falls under the General 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!