Caribbean Sweet Potato Bean Stew Food

JERK SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN CURRY

Steps:

• Gently soften the diced onion in the sunflower oil in a big pan or casserole.
• Meanwhile, whizz together the roughly chopped onion, ginger, coriander stalks and jerk seasoning with a hand-held blender. Add to the softened onion and fry until fragrant. Stir in the thyme, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and stock cubes with 600ml water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 mins, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 mins more. Stir in the beans, peppers and some seasoning, and simmer for another 5 mins until the potatoes are almost tender. Cool and chill for up to 2 days.
• To serve, gently heat through on the hob. Roughly chop most of the coriander leaves and stir in, then serve scattered with the remaining leaves.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN STEW RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the sweet potatoes into small 3/4-to-1-inch cubes and place in the slow cooker.
• Measure out the rest of the ingredients. Rinse the can of black beans and set aside. Measure out the string beans and the peppers and onion mix. Measure out the vegetable broth, jerk seasoning paste, thyme, cinnamon, and herbs.
• Combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, red pepper and onion mix, green beans, jerk seasoning, thyme, cinnamon, and salt in the slow cooker. Mix well.
• Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the vegetable are tender.
• Turn on warm and adjust the salt if it needs it.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO & BEAN STEW

Steps:

• If cooking in the slow cooker- combine all ingredients, except for almonds, in the slow cooker. Cover; cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high 2-3 hours until vegetables are tender.
• Then adjust seasonings and serve with almonds and hot pepper sauce if desired.
• To toast almonds spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
• To cook on the stove, if you add any meats, cook those first, then add all ingredients to a large pot, bring up to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmer for 1-2 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• Use same directions for seasonings and hot sauce, but you can also toast your almonds in the microwave for 20-30 seconds in a bowl.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minutes. If you want a thicker stew, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon and stir them into the mixture.
• Serve with any or all of the optional garnishes if desired.