Description
This Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any season. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of aromatic spices, it’s an ideal meal for those looking for a cozy and comforting plant-based option. Ready in just 40 minutes, this stew will warm you from the inside out!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions and Garlic:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions soften and become translucent. - Cook the Sweet Potatoes and Bell Pepper:
Add the cubed sweet potatoes and diced bell pepper to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly. - Toast the Spices:
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir the mixture for about 1 minute to toast the spices, releasing their aroma and flavor. - Add Beans, Tomatoes, and Broth:
Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Mix everything well to combine. - Simmer the Stew:
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. - Season and Garnish:
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. - Serve:
Serve the stew hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this spiced, healthy meal!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the stew by adding more or less cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste.
- This stew stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes great leftovers!
- If you’d like a thicker stew, you can mash some of the sweet potatoes in the pot before serving.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and rich in plant-based protein, making it a perfect meal for those following a healthy diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Stew, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Healthy, One-Pot Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of the total recipe)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg