Go Back
Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew: Your Ultimate Cozy Comfort! Sweet potato stew: savor this hearty and wholesome black bean and sweet potato stew. Perfect for a coz

Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew: Your Ultimate Cozy Comfort!

Sweet potato stew: savor this hearty and wholesome black bean and sweet potato stew. Perfect for a cozy, plant-based meal any day of the week.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 4-5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • 30 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed, 2 cans )
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (one can )
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 limes (juice of)

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the diced yellow onion for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the chopped sweet potatoes, minced garlic cloves, and seasonings (taco seasoning and kosher sea salt). Sauté, stirring frequently for 1 minute, to allow the flavors to develop.
  3. Add in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce to a low. Partially cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the juiced limes and 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour until no visible lumps. Over the last 5 minutes of cooking the stew, stir in the lime-flour mixture. This will help the sauce to thicken and give it a nice silky texture.
  5. Allow the stew to cool for a bit, then garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, or cheddar cheese.

Notes

- For a richer flavor, toast the taco seasoning for about 30 seconds before adding liquids. I once skipped this step and noticed a subtle difference in the depth of spice.
- Don't overcook the sweet potatoes; they should be tender but not mushy. Check them with a fork around the 20-minute mark.
- Storage: Leftover sweet potato stew can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. It also freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.