Brazilian Black Bean Stew
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (1 to 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 small hot green chili pepper, or more to taste, minced
- 2 16-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Steam some Swiss chard while the stew is simmering and serve with warmed flour tortillas.
- In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes (with liquid), chili and 1 1/2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in beans and simmer gently, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mango and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cilantro and salt.
- Serve hot.
vegetable oil, onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green chili pepper, black beans, mango, fresh cilantro, salt
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/brazilian-black-bean-stew/ (may not work)