Kidney Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This is a hearty stew that is full of fiber and satisfies my carb craving."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 2mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked kidney beans

directions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the leeks to the pot, cover and cook 5 minutes or until softened, stir occasionally.
3. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir occasionally.
4. Add the flour; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the wine; bring to a boil and scrap up the brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan.
6. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, broth, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or so until the potatoes are tender.
8. Throw out the bay leaves.
9. Add the beans, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Reviews

[KerfuffleUponWincle]

Very tasty! Spicy, yet sweet from the sweet potatoes ~ Made for Cool Beans! featured in the Photo Forum, March 2010.

 

[Lucky in Bayview]

This stew really hit the spot. So quick, healthy and delicious. Loved it! I added about 1/2 t. of chili powder and some crushed red pepper only because we love a little kick and used onion instead of leek. Thanks for sharing the keeper recipe.

 

[Allisonsdinner]

Yum! This was much more flavorful than I expected. I made it as directed and served with a hearty bread to dip in the stew. In the future I think I will cut the sweet potato cubes a bit smaller. Overall, very satisfying.