Mexican Black Bean Stew Vegan Food

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN STEW (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat up the oil, add the garlic, chilli, onion and celery, stir and fry over a medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli sauce, spices, stir, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat, add the cilantro, lime zest and serve with tacos, tortillas, rice, nachos, salsa, chopped avocado or a dollop of sour cream/yogurt.

MEXICAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, chili and cumin and sauté 30 seconds.
• Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
• Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
• I add the monterey jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

VEGAN MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrot, celery and potatoes and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 10 minutes, till they begin to soften. Add garlic and red pepper, and cook 3 more minutes.
• Add tomatoes, cabbage, black beans and spices. Add water to cover, mix well and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

SPICY SPANISH-MEXICAN BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Soak the dried black beans overnight in a large bowl of water.
• The next day, drain well, rinse and transfer to a pot with 4 cups water, bring to boil and turn down to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, sauté garlic, onion and chilli in about one teaspoon oil until soft. Add in the chopped tomatoes and hot smoked paprika and lightly sauté for a few more minutes. Stir the mixture into the pot with black beans. Add in the bay leaves and cocoa powder.
• Simmer until the liquid is thick and reduced, and the beans are tender (a little under 2 hours). If you like, you can lightly puree half the beans for a creamier soup/stew.
• Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh tomatoes and a sprinkling of herbs such as parsley, if desired. Retrieve bay leaves before eating.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW- VEGAN!

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
• Cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and sweet potato.
• Cover and cook until potatoes can be pierced with a sharp knife, about 10 minutes.
• Add the stewed tomatoes and beans, breaking the tomatoes up into smaller chunks.
• with the side of the spoon.
• Simmer the stew uncovered over medium-low heat until the potato is very tender, about 8 minutes.
• To thicken the sauce slightly, mash about
• a quarter of the beans against the side of the pan.
• Stir in cilantro and season with Tabasco and salt and pepper (if desired).