Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 TBS olive oil; 2 Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes; 1 sweet onion, peeled and roughly diced; 1 red pepper, seeds removed and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 TBS chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional); 3 or 4 Cups vegetable broth; 14.5 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained (or cooked beans); 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes (sliced in half); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; shredded cheddar to serve or chunks of avocado

Servings: persons

2 TBS olive oil
2 Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
1 sweet onion, peeled and roughly diced
1 red pepper, seeds removed and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic minced
1 TBS chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
3 or 4 Cups vegetable broth
14.5 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained (or cooked beans)
1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
shredded cheddar to serve or chunks of avocado

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Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, onion, red pepper and garlic, stirring to coat with oil. Saute until onion and peppers are soft about 4 minutes.
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2. Add chili powder and cumin (+ cayenne/pepper flakes if you are using it) and stir well. Reduce heat to medium, cover and allow potatoes to soften about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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3. Once potatoes are fork tender, add broth, black beans and tomatoes. Bring it to a boil, stirring well and scraping all the bits off the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for another 15 minutes (or longer).
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4. Before serving, stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with chunks of ripe avocado or cheddar cheese shreds.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 TBS olive oil, 2 Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes, 1 sweet onion, peeled and roughly diced, 1 red pepper, seeds removed and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew 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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Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew

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