Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Food

BLACK-BEAN AND SWEET-POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, purée half of beans with 1/2 cup water; set aside. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. Add onion and poblano; season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion turns golden in places, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and chipotle; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add sweet potato, remaining whole beans and puréed beans, and 3 cups water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture reduces to the consistency of a thick stew and sweet potato is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and serve with cilantro and cheddar.

SWEET POTATO STEW WITH ORANGE JUICE AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Put onions, chili powder, orange juice, honey, salt and sweet potatoes in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover and microwave on high power, stirring once, about 20 minutes or till potatoes are done but still hold their shape.
• Add beans.
• Blend butter and flour and add to the mixture.
• Microwave on high power 5 minutes or till beans are heated through and stew has thickened slightly.
• Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW

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).