Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew- Vegan!

Submitted by Megannnnnnnn

"modified from ppk"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 HEARTY SERVINGS

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced peeled sweet potatoes (about 6 oz.)
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, RINSED
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

directions

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