Southwestern Bean Stew Over Polenta Recipe

Name: Southwestern Bean Stew Over Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup bottled salsa; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (16-ounce) tube Mexican pepper polenta, cut crosswise into 12 slices; 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 ounces ripe diced peeled avocado (about 1/2 small)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup bottled salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16-ounce) tube Mexican pepper polenta, cut crosswise into 12 slices
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 ounces ripe diced peeled avocado (about 1/2 small)

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add bell peppers, chopped onion, and garlic cloves, and saute for 6 minutes. Stir in salsa, cumin, black beans, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Quarter each polenta slice. Place polenta in a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave, uncovered, at high for 2 minutes or until hot, tossing gently after 1 minute.
3
Divide the polenta evenly among 4 bowls, and spoon 3/4 cup of bean stew over the polenta. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 2 1/2 tablespoons avocado.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Bean Stew Over Polenta 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.

Southwestern Bean Stew Over Polenta

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