Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew With White Beans and Spinach

Submitted by Chief Scullery Engi

"A delicious and hearty winter stew - from "Dishing up the dirt"."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large sweet potatoes or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked navy beans, if canned rinsed and drained (or any white bean of your choice)
• 1⁄2 cup dry quinoa
• 4 cups spinach
• 6 -8 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, sweet potato, quinoa, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 3 more minutes.
2. Add 6 cups of vegetable stock and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Stir in coconut milk and spinach. If soup is too thick add a bit more stock or water. Season to taste with plenty of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
4. Use this recipe as a guide. Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary. Always taste test as you go!