Jerk Sweet Potato And Black Beans Recipe

Name: Jerk Sweet Potato And Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 onions, peeled (1 diced, 1 roughly chopped); 2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated (coriander); 3 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into thick slices; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled (1 diced, 1 roughly chopped)
2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated (coriander)
3 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 cups vegetable broth
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into thick slices
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat oil in a dutch oven or flame-proof casserole. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
2
Meanwhile, place the roughly chopped onion, ginger, cilantro stalks and jerk seasoning in a food proccesor and process until finely chopped. Add this mixture to the softened onion and fry until fragrant.
3
Stir in the thyme, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes more.
4
Stir in the beans, peppers, salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
5
Roughly chop the coriander leaves and stir them into the pot.
6
Serve.

435

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 onions, peeled (1 diced, 1 roughly chopped), 2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated (coriander), and more.

Yes, Jerk Sweet Potato And Black Beans 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.

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Jerk Sweet Potato And Black Beans

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